Question On Notice No. 1664 asked in the Legislative Council on 9 October 2018 by Hon Martin Aldridge
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Premier
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to parliamentary questions seeking access to business cases for projects that were approved by the former Liberal National Government, and I ask:
(a) if these business cases cannot be released due to their status as 'cabinet-in-confidence' and 'long standing convention', how does the current Government maintain oversight of project delivery, budget and other related matters without access to such key information;
(b) on what basis did the current Government maintain funding and commitment to these projects without access to such key information; and
(c) on what basis did the special inquirer undertaking the 'Inquiry into Government Programs and Projects' access key documentation such as business cases given the Parliament cannot do so?
Answered on 7 November 2018
(a)-(b) As part of the incoming government process, Ministers received briefings from agencies on key projects and priorities. These briefings could have included the key information the Member refers to.
(c) I refer the Member to page 33 of Volume 1, Final Report of the Special Inquiry into Government Programs and Projects, where the Special Inquirer reports in relation to this issue.