❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding end-of-financial-year parties held at taxpayer expense within the Treasurer's portfolio. Reveals Western Power held several events, while other agencies reported none.
AnsweredQoN 1957Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 August 2017
Member
Portfolio
Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Energy; Aboriginal Affairs
QuestionView source ↗
In respect of the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities for any of their departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards I ask: (a) were any parties or special events held at the taxpayers expense, to celebrate the end of the 2016-2017 financial year, and if so: (i) where was the event/party held; (ii) what was the breakdown of total costs of the event/party; and (iii) who attended the event/party?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 October 2017
Response time
10 days
Department of Treasury (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Department of Finance (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Western Australia Treasury Corporation (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (a)(i – iii) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1954.
Lands, Approvals and Native Title Unit (a)(i – iii) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1967.
Aboriginal Policy Unit (a)(i – iii) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1967.
Western Power (a) Yes (i-iii)
(i) Venue
(ii) Total Cost
(iii) Attendees
Perth Head Office
$830 (single line item)
54 Western Power employees
Jamie's Italian Restaurant
$256
(Food: $236, beverages: $20)
6 Western Power employees
Northbridge Chinese Restaurant
$1,643 (single line item)
67 Western Power employees
White Star Hotel, Albany
$726.50 (Food: $671, beverages: $55.50)
40 Western Power employees
Jandakot Depot
$1000 (single line item)
75 Western Power employees
Synergy (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Horizon Power (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Australia (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Independent Market Operation (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Department of Finance (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Western Australia Treasury Corporation (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (a)(i – iii) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1954.
Lands, Approvals and Native Title Unit (a)(i – iii) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1967.
Aboriginal Policy Unit (a)(i – iii) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1967.
Western Power (a) Yes (i-iii)
(i) Venue
(ii) Total Cost
(iii) Attendees
Perth Head Office
$830 (single line item)
54 Western Power employees
Jamie's Italian Restaurant
$256
(Food: $236, beverages: $20)
6 Western Power employees
Northbridge Chinese Restaurant
$1,643 (single line item)
67 Western Power employees
White Star Hotel, Albany
$726.50 (Food: $671, beverages: $55.50)
40 Western Power employees
Jandakot Depot
$1000 (single line item)
75 Western Power employees
Synergy (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Horizon Power (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Government Employees Superannuation Board (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Australia (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Independent Market Operation (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General (a) Nil (i – iii) Not applicable
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