[LINK] ABC a.m. - DOFA questioned about the money

[Jan Whitaker]

Just hearing story about payments to the consultancy with Shaw Pittman re 
the outsourcing debacle.  DoFA is stone walling Lundy.  buck passing - Sir 
Humphrey.  Questions taken on notice, answers submitted, but doesn't 
address Shaw Pittman contract.  Refused to answer.  Couldn't find original 
documentation.  40% higher than next tenderer when it was finally 
tendered.  Paid in US dollars, not Aus Dollars.  Wants up to date 
figure.  $17million paid to date.

DoFA says they have answered "quite adequately"

Jan
JLWhitaker Associates
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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