ANNUAL REPORT 2004–05 - V/Line

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (CONTINUED)40 | V/LINE ANNUAL REPORT 2004–05FREEDOM OF INFORMATIONV/Line Passenger Corporation (VLPC) is subject to theFreedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic.) and complies withthe provisions of the Act. During the reporting year, fourrequests for information were received. VLPC has compliedwith the Act and responded to all requests.BUILDING ACTVLPC complies with the provisions of the Building Act 1993(Vic.).WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION ACTVLPC is subject to the provisions of the WhistleblowersProtection Act 2001 (Vic.).There have been no disclosures or investigations during thereporting period. No disclosures have been referred to theOmbudsman nor has the Ombudsman referred anydisclosures or made any recommendations to V/Line.COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITYVLPC complies with Victorian Government policy oncompetitive neutrality.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONVLPC has complied with its annual report statutoryobligations. In addition, information relating to the followingactvities has been compiled and is available on request:• declarations of pecuniary interest• publications produced by V/Line• changes in fares• overseas visits• industrial accidents and disputes.ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS (OVER $100,000)Corrs Chambers Westgarth Legal advice $641,980Twenty 20 Communication Group Advertising and marketing services $447,430Transnet Logistics Service planning – Technical advice $307,690Mannix Services Consulting Engineers TPWS Project $264,470Australian Heavy Haul Consultants New service plan consulting services $238,070Ernst & Young Accounting, tax and technical consultancy services $170,700Bluefield Consulting Pty Ltd Safety Case for TPWS Project $151,240Richard Oliver Workcover advice & case management $136,180Trevor Rowe & Associates Communication services $118,270URS Australia Engineering consulting services $103,010Under $100,000 = 28 consultancies with a total value of $649,406