THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Saturday, 5 December 2009
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DEFENCE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES CONTRACT SIGNED
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today
announced that Defence has entered into a contract with Toll Transport Pty Ltd,
trading as Toll Transitions Pty Ltd, for the provision of Removal and Relocation
Administration Services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
“ADF members and their families are required to move periodically to meet
Defence’s requirements and it is important that these relocations are done as
efficiently as possible, and that ADF families are happy with the results,” Mr Combet
said.
“I am confident this new contract will offer improved removal and relocation services
to Defence personnel.
“This contract is a major step forward in how Defence manages relocations, as it
provides ADF members with a single point of contact and source of information for
removals.
“The contract has been designed to incorporate improved and enhanced
occupational health and safety provisions and is in line with the Safe Work
Principles Statement outlined by the Government earlier this year.
“To ensure that the Government requirements are met, new and stronger audit and
management arrangements have been put in place to allow Defence to monitor
compliance.
“A further initiative within the contract is the establishment of a Removal Services
Consultative Forum. This new forum will consist of union, industry and Defence
families’ representatives that will advise Defence on any performance and
compliance issues.
“The Government is serious about improving the standard of removals and this
forum will be a voice recommending to Defence how it can continue to improve the
overall performance of its removal services,” Mr Combet said.
The removal and relocation contract will commence on 1 July 2010. The total cost
of both removal and relocation components is more than $1 billion for the first five
years.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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