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Report tabled for the inquiry into Auditor-General Report: 3/2021 – Court Transport Unit Vehicle – Romeo 5

The Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Mrs Elizabeth Kikkert, today tabled the Committee’s report into its inquiry into the Auditor-General Report: 3/2021 – Court Transport Unit Vehicle – Romeo 5.

The report’s recommendations include that the ACT Government:

• terminate the lease for the Court Transport Unit (CTU) vehicle - Romeo 5 and commission a new vehicle;
• ensure that all officers are appropriately trained to operate any CTU vehicle; and
• ensure that all CTU vehicles are appropriate and fit for purpose.

The report also recommends that WorkSafe ACT reviews and revises its policies to provide greater clarity on its issuance of prohibition notices.

Mrs Kikkert said that ‘the Committee endorses all of the Auditor‑General’s recommendations and recommends that the ACT Government implements the recommendations in full.’

‘We extend our acknowledgement to those who contributed to the Committee’s inquiry, including the Auditor‑General and staff from the ACT Audit Office, the Minister for Corrections and his directorate officials.’

The Committee’s report is available on the Assembly’s webpage.

Under the Assembly’s standing orders, the Government is required to respond to committee reports within four months of tabling.

For more information contact:

Committee Chair, Mrs Elizabeth Kikkert MLA on 620 51405

Committee Secretary, Mr Samuel Thompson on 620 50435