Compo costs racking up for botched innovation tender


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

The Industry department has settled a dozen compensation claims related to the disastrous tender for its flagship innovation program and is bracing for more payouts amid allegations of corruption in parts of the $160 million procurement.

Legal advice being taken on the compensation claims, some of which are understood to be in danger of breaking down, is costing the department another $1500 a day, while one unresolved claim is understood to be seeking opportunity costs beyond the tender preparation.

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