(1)   What was the total value of the contract entitled “Essential Media Communications” between AusAID and Essential media Communications Pty Ltd.

(2)   Was this contract awarded pursuant to a competitive tender process.

(3)   What goods and services were provided by the contractor.

(4)   What is the breakdown of costs associated with the contract.

(1)   The total value of the contract was not to exceed a fixed amount of $145,500.00 plus GST of $14,550.00.

(2)   Yes.

(3)   The Services provided by the contractor were the design, management and coordination of two Stakeholder Seminars, one on HIV/AIDS held in Cairns in October 2003 and one on trade and development in Sydney in November 2003. These services included:

(a)   Strategic planning and project preparation to ensure effective implementation;

(b)   All aspects of event management and implementation;

(c)   Design and production of all printed materials and promotional signage including researching and writing copy and

(d)   Development and implementation of a media strategy for each event.

(4)   A total of $92,284.24 was expended.

(a)   $70,984.00 was paid in management fees.

(b)   $21,300.24 was paid in reimbursable expenses.