Gary Humphries (ACT, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Materiel) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 9 November 2011:

In regard to Projects of Concern:

(1) How many Projects of Concern industry consultation sessions have been conducted by the Minister or his delegate and for each session:

(a) on what date was it held;

(b) where was it held, and

(c) who was invited and who attended.

(2) What was discussed at the Projects of Concern industry consultation meetings.

(3) What actions were agreed to at those meetings:

(a) at a collective level;

(b) by project, and

(c) by contractor.

(4) How are contract specific obligations and issues, including confidentiality, managed at those meetings where the meetings are held in open forum with other contractors?

(5) What is the legal effect of the resolutions or decisions made at these meetings and are they legally binding under the relevant contracts.

(6) When did the Independent Project Performance Office (IPPO) become responsible for Projects of Concern and can a description the role of the IPPO in relation to Projects of Concern be provided.

(7) If the decision is taken to install the phased array radar on all eight Australian and New Zealand Army Corps frigates under Project SEA 1448 Phase 2B:

(a) what will be the cost, and

(b) when will the final system be installed on the eighth ship.

(8) What is the expected in-service date for the first future frigate under project SEA 5000?

(9) To what extent was the Australian Industry Capability Program or advancement of Priority Industry Capabilities identified and prioritised as a selection criterion in the tender documentation for the LAND 121 Phase 3 project.

(10) Has the Defence Materiel Organisation finalised its advice to government on a preferred tenderer/way forward for this project; if so, when was it forwarded to government for final consideration.