❓ Mr. Zempilas questions the Department of Training and Workforce Development regarding a contract for notebook laptops, focusing on cost, procurement process, and intended use. The questions suggest concerns about value for money and adherence to procurement policies.

I refer to a contract awarded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to CDM Australia Pty Ltd on 22 April 2026 (reference number TWDC06452026) for the purchase of 24 notebook computer laptops and ask:(a) What was the per-unit cost of each notebook laptop procured under this contract was, and how does that compare to the Department's ICT procurement benchmarks;(b) Can the Minister confirm whether a market comparison was undertaken prior to awarding this contract, and if so, what benchmark prices were used;(c) Can the Minister provide the number of written quotes obtained for this contract, the names of suppliers approached, and confirm whether the award complied with State Supply Commission procurement policies;(d) How many separate contracts for notebook laptops were awarded by the Department in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years;(e) Can the Minister clarify whether the $96,000 contract value is GST-inclusive or exclusive, and provide the net ex-GST cost per unit; and(f) What is the intended purpose of these 24 notebook laptops within the Department? I refer to a contract awarded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to CDM Australia Pty Ltd on 22 April 2026 (reference number TWDC06452026) for the purchase of 24 notebook computer laptops and ask: (a) What was the per-unit cost of each notebook laptop procured under this contract was, and how does that compare to the Department's ICT procurement benchmarks; (b) Can the Minister confirm whether a market comparison was undertaken prior to awarding this contract, and if so, what benchmark prices were used; (c) Can the Minister provide the number of written quotes obtained for this contract, the names of suppliers approached, and confirm whether the award complied with State Supply Commission procurement policies; (d) How many separate contracts for notebook laptops were awarded by the Department in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years; (e) Can the Minister clarify whether the $96,000 contract value is GST-inclusive or exclusive, and provide the net ex-GST cost per unit; and (f) What is the intended purpose of these 24 notebook laptops within the Department?