❓ A parliamentary question regarding the cost and details of former Liberal Senator Chris Ellison's engagement by the WA State Government for community consultations. The questions focus on transparency and potential misuse of public funds.
AnsweredQoN 1333Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Government’s decision to contract former Liberal Senator Chris Ellison to conduct a series of community consultations and ask:
(a) what was the total cost of flights associated with Mr Ellison’s appointment paid for by the State Government;
(b) what was the total cost of accommodation associated with Mr Ellison’s appointment paid for by the State Government;
(c) did Mr Ellison use any of his Frequent Flyer Points awarded to him as a Senator for travel as part of his contractual arrangements with the State Government;
(d) how many meetings did Mr Ellison conduct and who with; and
(e) what has been the total cost of his engagement?
(a) what was the total cost of flights associated with Mr Ellison’s appointment paid for by the State Government;
(b) what was the total cost of accommodation associated with Mr Ellison’s appointment paid for by the State Government;
(c) did Mr Ellison use any of his Frequent Flyer Points awarded to him as a Senator for travel as part of his contractual arrangements with the State Government;
(d) how many meetings did Mr Ellison conduct and who with; and
(e) what has been the total cost of his engagement?
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Answered
16 September 2009
Response time
35 days
(a) The total cost of flights for Mr Ellison was $2,454.76.
(b) The total cost of accommodation for Mr Ellison was $1,238.80.
(c) No, DEC booked and paid for Mr. Ellison's flights in accordance with standard State Government procedure.
(d) Mr Ellison has conducted 7 community open forums and 5 workshops, as well as 37 stakeholder meetings to 21 August 2009. See tabled paper [ ].
(e) The cost of Mr. Ellison's fees to 21 August is $18,091.60.
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(b) The total cost of accommodation for Mr Ellison was $1,238.80.
(c) No, DEC booked and paid for Mr. Ellison's flights in accordance with standard State Government procedure.
(d) Mr Ellison has conducted 7 community open forums and 5 workshops, as well as 37 stakeholder meetings to 21 August 2009. See tabled paper [ ].
(e) The cost of Mr. Ellison's fees to 21 August is $18,091.60.
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