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Wednesday, 14 June 2006
Page: 200


Senator O’Brien asked the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 18 April 2006:

With reference to the compensation claim against the Government by Marnic Worldwide Pty Ltd: Has the Government reached agreement with Marnic on the facts of this matter: (a) if so: (i) on what date, (ii) what material did the Government use to establish the agreed facts, (iii) did that material include material supplied by Marnic and its legal advisors, and (iv) what are the agreed facts; and (b) if not: (i) why not, (ii) what action is the Government taking to reach agreement with Marnic on the agreed facts, (iii) what material is the Government using to establish the agreed facts, and (iv) does that material include material supplied by Marnic and its legal advisors.


Senator Abetz (Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) —The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:

(a)   No.

(b)  

(i)   There was sufficient agreement on the facts for the investigation officer’s conclusion that defective administration occurred within the meaning of the Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration (CDDA) Scheme.

(ii)   The Department has asked the claimant to provide any further material which may assist the investigation officer to determine any compensation payable in accordance with the CDDA guidelines.

(iii)   All source documents provided by the claimant which substantiate the claim.

(iv)   Yes.