❓ Hon. Tom Stephens questions the sale of artwork and culturally significant items during the privatisation of AlintaGas. Hon. N.F. Moore responds by outlining the company's art acquisition policy and confirms the artwork remains the property of AlintaGas after privatisation.
AnsweredQoN 345Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
(1) What was the value of the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance held by AlintaGas and sold as part of AlintaGas? (2) Why was it sold off as part of the sale of AlintaGas? (3) Was this value reflected in AlintaGas’ balance sheet; and, if not, why not? (4) Was the opportunity given for the publicly-purchased artwork and items of cultural and historical significance to be retained by the State; and, if not, why not? (5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(2) Why was it sold off as part of the sale of AlintaGas? (3) Was this value reflected in AlintaGas’ balance sheet; and, if not, why not? (4) Was the opportunity given for the publicly-purchased artwork and items of cultural and historical significance to be retained by the State; and, if not, why not? (5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(3) Was this value reflected in AlintaGas’ balance sheet; and, if not, why not? (4) Was the opportunity given for the publicly-purchased artwork and items of cultural and historical significance to be retained by the State; and, if not, why not? (5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(4) Was the opportunity given for the publicly-purchased artwork and items of cultural and historical significance to be retained by the State; and, if not, why not? (5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(2) Why was it sold off as part of the sale of AlintaGas? (3) Was this value reflected in AlintaGas’ balance sheet; and, if not, why not? (4) Was the opportunity given for the publicly-purchased artwork and items of cultural and historical significance to be retained by the State; and, if not, why not? (5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(3) Was this value reflected in AlintaGas’ balance sheet; and, if not, why not? (4) Was the opportunity given for the publicly-purchased artwork and items of cultural and historical significance to be retained by the State; and, if not, why not? (5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(4) Was the opportunity given for the publicly-purchased artwork and items of cultural and historical significance to be retained by the State; and, if not, why not? (5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(5) Will the minister table a schedule detailing the artwork and items of cultural and historical significance that were sold as part of AlintaGas? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
(1)-(5) In 1996 the AlintaGas board endorsed a policy to purchase appropriate works of art for use in the company’s offices. The works of art would predominantly be by Western Australian artists and, when possible, would reflect its business, scope of operations and areas that it serviced or would be articles created using its products or services. From 1 July 2000 all assets of the Gas Corporation were transferred to AlintaGas. This transfer included works of art. With the privatisation of AlintaGas through the cornerstone initial public offering process, the works of art will remain the property of AlintaGas.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.