[Greens-Media] Deloitte audit report on CBD Metro compensation: Greens secure release

[Alison Orme]

Media Release - Greens MP Lee Rhiannon - 20 May 2010

Deloitte audit report on CBD Metro compensation: Greens secure release

Greens MP and transport spokesperson Lee Rhiannon today won the support
of MPs in the NSW Upper House for the release of an independent audit by
Deloitte prepared for the government to help decide what compensation
will be paid to companies affected by the failed CBD Metro project. 

The government spoke and voted against release of the report. It will
now be made public in 14 days.

"Millions of dollars worth of public money has been wasted on this
misguided project but with the release of this audit report the
community will have a better idea of the final figure,” Ms Rhiannon
said.

 “It is disappointing that the government has again tried to keep
this report under wraps, hiding behind claims that it is respecting the
confidentiality of affected businesses.

“Secrecy and mismanagement are the hallmarks of this government and
we see them again in relation to this Deloitte report.
 
“The public has a legitimate interest in understanding the full story
behind the compensation claims associated with this failed project.

“The Greens are still negotiating with the government to secure the
release of further CBD metro papers stamped privileged which should be
in the public arena," said Ms Rhiannon.
   
For information:  Lee Rhiannon - 9230 3551, 0427 861 568


Alison Orme
Adviser, Greens MLC Lee Rhiannon (p/t all days save Wed)
Macquarie St, Sydney 2000
Tel: +61-2-9230 3551 Fax: +61-2-9230 3550
Mobile: 0432 332 104
Email alison.orme at parliament.nsw.gov.au 
Web www.leerhiannon.org.au