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Ms BEDFORD (Florey) (15:12): Supplementary: I just wanted to clarify, Attorney, that you are saying this Christmas? And, to just refresh our memories, the concerns I raised were those raised by the ACCC, not concerns I myself formulated under my own steam—ACCC concerns.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Planning and Local Government) (15:12): I will take that as a comment. Nevertheless, yes, the public statements that I have made on the advice from Mr Soulio are that he will have completed the tender process and selected a data provider for the initiative that the parliament has passed.

In relation to the ACCC assertions, yes, member for Florey, it made assertions in relation to an undertaking that was given by this particular company to the ACCC in relation to the production of material free of charge, and data, which is ongoing. Allegations in relation to whether there was any inappropriate, improper conduct in relation to this company have been made. As I say, I make no assessment or comment in relation to the validity of those assertions. It's an ongoing contractual arrangement with the Australian Labor government in Queensland, and I respect that.

I don't think there's anything further I can add. The member for Florey might like to reflect on making such assertions in the parliament if in fact they are not followed through; nevertheless, they have been made. The commission has made the assessment that, in light of that, a full tender process should be undertaken. That is on its way, and I am advised that that will still be completed before Christmas.