THE head of Major Projects Canberra was unable to tell an Estimates Hearing if at any stage he had reported maladministration, corruption or fraud to the Head of Service as required under law, including anything to do with the Campbell Primary Modernisation Project.

Duncan Edghill responded to a question today (August 29) from Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee that the Campbell Primary Modernisation Project, now being investigated by the ACT Integrity Commission, was the only one he was aware of where the Major Projects Canberra recommendation was ignored and could not recall if he had advised the Head of Service over the matter.

Taking the question on notice, Mr Edghill said he would not be able to provide an answer by the end of the hearing. The ACT Public Sector Management Act requires a public servant to report corrupt or fraudulent behaviour.

“It is concerning the head of Major Projects is unable to recall something as significant as reporting maladministration, corruption or fraud to the Head of Service,” Ms Lee said.

“Major Projects Canberra supported the Education Directorate to run the tender for the Campbell Primary Modernisation Project where the preferred tenderer was not selected.

“It is clear that the tender process for the Campbell Primary Modernisation Project that is now under investigation by the Integrity Commissioner should have raised alarm bells and at least been considered for reporting under the act.”

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