Media Release

17 October 2002

TenixToll commits to regional jobs under Defence Contract

TenixToll Defence Logistics has committed to providing jobs in regional and rural Australia after its selection as preferred tenderer to manage the Australian Defence Force's logistics across Australia.

TenixToll Defence Logistics is a joint venture between defence contractor Tenix Defence Limited and Australia's leading provider of integrated logistics and transportation services, Toll Holdings Limited.

The Defence Integrated Distribution System (DIDS) contract will provide a reliable and efficient Australian Defence Force warehousing, material maintenance and distribution service.

Tenix Group Managing Director, Mr Paul Salteri, said that TenixToll's proposal would provide significant savings to the Commonwealth, while respecting the unique requirements of Defence business.

Toll Holdings' Managing Director, Mr Paul Little, said that "In bidding for the DIDS contract, TenixToll was conscious of focusing on not only meeting the needs of Defence but also on providing benefits for local communities.

"As part of our commitment, we met and exceeded all requirements for local communities including creating sustainable opportunities for employment, training and youth programs.

"As well as meeting all the Government's employment requirements in rural and regional Australia, approximately 10 percent of the workforce will be apprentices and trainees," Mr Little concluded.

TenixToll Defence Logistics will employ in excess of 1,400 staff in 37 sites across Australia.

In a first for the industry, TenixToll will encourage all employees to become members of the Defence Force Reserves, through a range of incentives.

For further information:

Liam Bathgate- Tenix Limited
Phone: 02 9963 963, Mobile: 0417 268 210
Email: liam.bathgate@tenix.com

Don Telford- Toll Holdings Limited
Phone: (02) 8923 2301; Mobile: 0418 220 050
Email: don_telford@toll.com.au