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(4) Base appropriation for international trade development and investment facilitation activity is contained within the Enterprise Canberra budget. This supports a number of activities including marketing, participation in the Australian Export Awards, trade mission programming and company capability development. In 2017-18, $1.55 million has been allocated to these activities. In addition, other Directorates may support or contribute to specific delegation activities where it aligns with portfolio objectives and interests.
Trade unions—memorandum of understanding
(Question No 426)
Mr Coe asked the Minister for Economic Development, upon notice, on 4 August 2017 (redirected to the Treasurer):
(1) When is the Memorandum of Understanding with UnionsACT due to be reviewed next.
(2) If no date has been set for the review referred to in part (1), why not.
(3) If a date has been set for the review referred to in part (1), (a) will the ACT community have an opportunity to participate in the review process, (b) who will conduct the review including the parties and their representatives and (c) will the outcome of the review be made public.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
The Agreed Memorandum of Understanding on the Procurement of Works and Services by the ACT Government (MOU) is designed to ensure ACT Government procurement activity includes fair consideration of the rights of workers, in addition to ensuring providers:
- are accountable to the public;
- promote quality; and
- promote local employment.
The Government remains committed to these principles and has announced that it will legislate a Local Jobs Code, which will ensure Government procurement decisions deliver better outcomes for Canberra workers by encouraging employers to adopt the highest ethical and labour standards. The Code is expected to replace the MOU.
As the Local Jobs Code will be established within the next 12 months and will undergo its own extensive public consultation it would be inefficient to separately review the MOU at this time.
Infrastructure—Black Mountain slipway
(Question No 427)
Mr Coe asked the Minister for Economic Development, upon notice, on 4 August 2017 (redirected to the Treasurer):
(1) What was the total cost to develop the Black Mountain Slipway.
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