Rex Patrick (SA, Centre Alliance) Share this | Hansard source

I move amendment (1) on sheet 8521:

(1) Clause 2, page 2 (cell at table item 1, column 2), omit the cell, substitute:

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I've got some questions for the minister in relation to the Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill 2017. The judicial review bill brings about a right for companies to seek a review of a decision, or perhaps seek an injunction or compensation in respect of a procurement. I've got some questions in relation to the transitional arrangements from when the bill is passed, particularly in circumstances where there are procurements underway. I want to know whether or not the bill will cause an effect on current tenders that are in play—noting that there are requirements, for example, when deciding on whether a procurement ought to be a limited tender, an open tender or a sole source. Those sorts of decisions now have to be documented. If we now kick off with new laws, assuming they end up being passed, what does that do to the current tenders on foot?