❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details of the Minister for Emergency Services' visits to the Seroja-affected region and related business conducted, met with a partial answer and a suggestion to use FOI for further details. The Minister confirms visits and Seroja-related discussions during a Community Cabinet meeting.
AnsweredQoN 1240Legislative Council
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(1) I refer the impact of Severe Tropical Cyclone Seroja on sixteen Local Government Area's in the Mid West, Gascoyne and Wheatbelt regions in April 2021, and I ask: (a) on how many occasions has the Minister visited the affected region; and (b) of those identified in (a), please provide: (i) the date of the visit; (ii) the duration of the visit; (iii) please table the itinerary, the Minister's diary day sheet and any briefing material for each relevant day; and (iv) please identify what, (if any), Seroja related business was conducted during the travel? (2) I note that the State Government held a Community Cabinet meeting in the Mid West in February 2023, did the Minister conduct any Seroja related business whilst in the region and, if so, please provide detail?
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Answered
15 March 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
6 days
1) (a) Since Tuesday 21st December 2021 when I was sworn in as the Minister for Emergency Services, I have visited the region affected by Cyclone Seroja on seven (7) occasions.
(b)(i) I visited the affected region on the following dates:
(b)(ii) to (iv) No. The Hon Member may make a formal request through the Freedom of Information Act 1992 to view these documents. This is to ensure the right of third parties to be consulted is upheld.
2) Yes, I conducted a range of meetings across my portfolio areas whilst I was in the region, where Seroja was mentioned.
(b)(i) I visited the affected region on the following dates:
(b)(ii) to (iv) No. The Hon Member may make a formal request through the Freedom of Information Act 1992 to view these documents. This is to ensure the right of third parties to be consulted is upheld.
2) Yes, I conducted a range of meetings across my portfolio areas whilst I was in the region, where Seroja was mentioned.
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