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MINISTER FOR THE ARTS

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 330

Cultural Development Consultant

Mr Kaine - asked the Minister for the Arts

In relation to the consultancy currently being conducted by Mr Forward, will the Minister

(1) Provide a copy of the contract for service by which Mr Forward was engaged as a consultant.

(2) Indicate (a) the results to be achieved; (b) the methods to be used; and (c) the time frame for the consultancy.

(3) Indicate whether there were competing tenders for the consultancy and if so provide details of them and the basis on which the decision to engage Mr Forward was made.

(4) Indicate to what extent Mr Forward has (a) relevant experience and qualifications; and (b) past achievements in the cultural affairs consultancy area.

(5) In comparison to other consultancies let by the Ministers department, indicate whether the conditions under which Mr. Forward was engaged are exceptional.

Mr Wood - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) It would not be appropriate for me to provide a copy of the contract for service by which Mr Forward was engaged as it contains information of a personal nature and could breach Mr Forwards privacy rights.

(2) (a) building links between the ACT cultural activities and Commonwealth cultural institutions, the tourism industry and the education sector; developing an understanding in the community and among cultural groups of their role in major ACT cultural facilities, including proposed facilities; ensuring that

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