In relation to consultants used to date this financial year:

(1) What was (a) name of the consultant; (b) address of the consultant

(c) cost of the consultancy and (d) service provided by the consultants.

(2) Was a report prepared by the consultants and, if so, where may copies be obtained.

There were no reportable consultancies for my portfolio.

(1) Are their guidelines issued to staff at the weigh bridges at the Mugga Lane Landfill and the Mitchell Resources Management Centre to help them determine whether a load is small, medium or large;

(2) Are their specific guidelines that help staff determine whether a trailer-load is medium or large;

(3) If such guidelines exist, when were they issued;

(4) If such guidelines exist, are they available to the public.

(1) Yes.

(2) Yes.

(3) Prior to introduction of the new charges on 1 August 2002.

(4) Yes - a brochure explaining the charges was delivered to all households and the guidelines are available on the ACT NOWaste web page and are displayed on signs at the waste disposal facilities.