PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

In reply to the Hon. R.I. LUCAS (8 April 2009).

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business): The Treasurer has provided the following information:

1. The State asked bidders to clarify some matters related to their proposal and invited them to improve their position on significant departures that were unsatisfactory to the State.

2. The State's bidding position has remained the same, i.e. to achieve value for money for taxpayers.

3. The government's requirement in the New Schools RFP is that a minimum of two schools should be available for opening in the 2010 school year.