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criteria for tenders for relevant ACT Government contracts includes completion of an Ethical Suppliers Declaration, in which tenderers confirm their compliance within the preceding 24 months with all Prescribed Legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009.
Trade unions—memorandum of understanding
(Question No 722)
Mr Hanson asked the Chief Minister, upon notice, on 7 April 2016 (redirected to the Minister for Economic Development):
(1) Concerning prequalification for the MOU signed between the Chief Minister and UnionsACT on 26 March 2015, what are the appropriate criteria that were identified by UnionsACT to assess compliance and enforcement (4.2a).
(2) Who provides UnionsACT with lists of applicants for prequalification (under 4.2 bi).
(3) How many lists of applicants for prequalification have been provided to UnionsACT or relevant identified unions since March 2015 (under 4.2 bi).
(4) How many applicants failed prequalification on the basis of recommendation by UnionsACT.
(5) Were the applicants who failed prequalification on the basis of recommendation by UnionsACT specially told of the reason for their failure.
(6) Which unions, in addition to UnionsACT, were party to the processes of prequalification checking.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Concerning prequalification conditions under the MOU signed on 26 March 2015, UnionsACT did not identify any additional criteria for assessing compliance and enforcement.
(2) Procurement and Capital Works, within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD), provides UnionsACT with lists of applicants for prequalification.
(3) Twenty-seven.
(4) No applicants have failed prequalification on the basis of recommendations by UnionsACT.
(5) Not applicable – refer to the previous answer.
(6) Candidates for prequalification are identified by the ACT Government to UnionsACT. Under the terms of the MOU, UnionsACT may seek advice from additional unions at its discretion.
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