In Parliament on 2 November 2017, the Hon Peter Collier MLC asked the Minister representing the Minister for Finance, the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, about John Holland’s claim against the State in relation to PCH, and rectification of outstanding issues.

Parliamentary Question Without Notice 761

I refer to the Minister for Health’s comments yesterday that John Holland has a $300 million claim against the state government in relation to Perth Children’s Hospital.

(1)  Has the government received a claim from John Holland in relation to Perth Children’s Hospital?

(2)  If yes to (1), what was the date it was received and what was the breakdown of the log of claims?

(3)  What is the breakdown of outstanding issues requiring rectification at Perth Children’s Hospital and who has responsibility for rectification of those services?

On the 2 November 2017, the Minister representing the Minister for Finance declined to provide this information, replying:

I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of the question.

(1)–(3) Resolution of contractual claims and disputes is a confidential commercial process that is the domain of the contracting parties.

On 5 December 2017, the Minister for Finance notified the Auditor General of his decision not to provide the requested information in accordance with section 82 of the FM Act.