Question regarding the Department of Premier and Cabinet's policy and training on record keeping procedures for voicemail and text messages. The Premier confirms adherence to the State Records Act and provision of relevant training.

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28 June 2018
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(1) Has the Department of the Premier and Cabinet produced a policy regarding the recording keeping procedures for voice mail messages and text messages: (a) If yes to (1), will you table a copy of the same? (2) Does the record keeping awareness training which is undertaken by Ministerial staff include a training component regarding the recording keeping procedures and circumstances in which voicemail messages and text messages can be deleted: (a) If no to (2), why not?

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14 August 2018
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(1)        The Department of the Premier and Cabinet adheres to its obligations under the State Records Act 2000. To assist Department and Ministerial office employees understand their obligations the Department developed an educational pamphlet which is consistent with the Department’s Record Keeping Plan. [See tabled paper…..].
(2)        Yes.

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