Facilities Maintenance Services Management

338 The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (15 October 2020). What consultation did the state government undertake with contractors prior to Cabinet's decision in June 2020 to privatise DIT facilities management services?

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised:

There will be minimal change for contractors. In line with cabinet's decision, maintenance work for facilities management and associated project work will continue to be undertaken, as it is today, by appropriately qualified sub-contractors with a strong focus on local workforce and opportunities for small to medium enterprises.

Contractors were given the opportunity to contribute to the future Across government Facilities Management Arrangement (AGFMA) model via a series of consultative workshops as listed below: