Department of the Legislative Assembly, Northern Territory Government

Mr CONLAN - 2011-05-05

Yesterday, you were asked a question by the member for Nelson regarding the aeromedical contract. You effectively said that it does not appear in the budget papers. You then said not to worry because it is there. The aeromedical contract is worth tens of millions of dollars. Can you please explain to the House how an expenditure of that magnitude does not appear in the budget papers?

ANSWER

Madam Speaker, as I said yesterday, the contract has not yet been negotiated. That is why the money does not appear in the budget. The monies are held in the Central Holding Authority, expecting the contract to be finalised. The money will be available, and it will be available for a very vital service in the Territory.
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