Question - Alexander Maconochie Centre

Question

Number
104
Subject
Alexander Maconochie Centre
(detainee education and training programs)
Asked by
Kikkert, Elizabeth
Directed to
Minister for Corrections
Question asked on
12 February 2021
Answer due on
14 March 2021
Question asked

(1)          How long has Foresite Training Pty Ltd been contracted by the ACT Government for the purpose of providing training and education at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

(2)          When does the contract expire?

(3)          Why is training and education outsourced to a business from Victoria rather than being sourced from a Canberra based business such as Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).

(4)          How much does the ACT Government pay Foresite Training to provide services at the AMC.

(5)          Has the ACT Government ever approached CIT or a Canberra based business for the purpose of having that organisation provide education and training services at the AMC; if so, what were the results of those requests.