❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details of contact between the Minister/staff and lobbyist Michael Megaw regarding environmental approvals. The answer reveals a phone call where Megaw offered advice, but a follow-up meeting was declined.
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I refer to the Premier's answer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 250 and ask since 17 March 2017: (a) has the Minister or current Ministerial staff met or had any contact with representatives of registered lobbyist Michael Megaw and if so: (i) what are the dates for each meeting or instance of contact; (ii) who did Michael Megaw meet with or contact; (iii) what was the topic of discussion for each meeting or instance of contact; (iv) what third party, if any, was being represented by Michael Megaw; (v) was any follow-up action agreed to by the Minister or Ministerial staff: (A) if so, what action was agreed to; and (vi) what form did the contact take (i.e. email, phone) or for meetings, where did they take place?
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Answered
11 October 2017
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Environment; Disability Services
Response time
11 days
(a) Yes
(i) Monday 10 April 2017
(ii) Chief of Staff
(iii) Mr Megaw telephoned to offer his advice on environmental approvals processes and improvements. He outlined he was not representing anyone and was offering his advice based in his own experience in various political positions.
(iv) N/A
(v) Yes
(A) Directed to email his offer to meet to discuss the aforementioned topic of discussion. Note, this offer was not accepted.
(vi) Phone call
(i) Monday 10 April 2017
(ii) Chief of Staff
(iii) Mr Megaw telephoned to offer his advice on environmental approvals processes and improvements. He outlined he was not representing anyone and was offering his advice based in his own experience in various political positions.
(iv) N/A
(v) Yes
(A) Directed to email his offer to meet to discuss the aforementioned topic of discussion. Note, this offer was not accepted.
(vi) Phone call
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