DED denies gig contract was amended retrospectively

It's responded to allegations made on social media that the contract was changed after the concert had taken place. 

 

The department says the original contract for the event was signed by the Economic Development Minister at the time, John Shimmin, in April 2014 with the agent Marshall Arts Talent. 

 

The concert took place in September that year. 

 

DED says allegations that it failed to comply with financial regulations when booking a Tom Jones concert are also 'untrue'.