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Trade unions—memorandum of understanding
(Question No 723)

Mr Hanson asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 7 April 2016 (redirected to the Minister for Economic Development):

(1) Concerning the MOU signed between the Chief Minister and UnionsACT on 26 March 2015, prior to contract execution, how many lists of tenderers for contract were provided to UnionsACT or relevant identified unions (under 4.3i) and by who.

(2) How many tenderers for contract were removed from consideration after advice from UnionsACT or relevant identified unions (under 4.3i).

(3) How many of these eliminated tenders were the least cost tender and what was the higher amount paid by the successful tenderer.

(4) Were the applicants who failed to be awarded a contract on the basis of recommendation by UnionsACT specially told of the reason for their failure.

(5) Which unions, in addition to UnionsACT, were party to the processes of pre-contract execution checking.

Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Three hundred and eighty-eight lists of tenderers for contracts have been provided to UnionsACT. These lists are provided to UnionsACT by Procurement and Capital Works within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD).

(2) No tenderers for contracts have been removed from consideration based on advice from UnionsACT or other unions.

(3) Not applicable – refer to answer to Question 2.

(4) Not applicable – refer to answer to Question 2.

(5) Tenderers for contracts are identified by the ACT Government to UnionsACT. Under the terms of the MOU, UnionsACT may seek advice from additional unions at its discretion.

Trade unions—memorandum of understanding
(Question No 724)

Mr Hanson asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 7 April 2016 (redirected to the Minister for Economic Development):

(1) Concerning the MOU signed between the Chief Minister and UnionsACT on 26 March 2015, who appoints the contact officer/s.

(2) How many contact officers are there and in which Directorates are they located.


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