A parliamentary question seeks information on online payment systems used by the Office of Science and Innovation, including costs, security, and complaints. The response indicates the Office doesn't handle finances directly.

AnsweredQoN 922Legislative Council
Asked
26 April 2005
Portfolio
Science

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For all Departments and Agencies under the control of your portfolio, will the Minister advise -
(1) Which Departments and Agencies have on-line payment systems available to the public?
(2) For what purpose is this payment system used?
(3) For the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and the current financial year to date, can the Minister please provide a breakdown of costs associated with each of these on-line payment systems?
(4) Have any complaints been received regarding the security of information sent through these on-line payment systems being compromised in any way?
(5) If so, what action was taken to address these complaints?
(6) Has the security of information being transferred through any of these on-line payment systems ever been found to be compromised?
(7) If so, in what way?
(8) Has any compensation or reimbursement been paid for instances where the security of information transferred has been compromised?

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Answered
18 May 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for Science
Response time
22 days
Answer Office of Science and Innovation: (1) As the Office of Science and Innovation is an office within the Department of Premier and Cabinet all finances are dealt with through the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Office of Science and Innovation has no payment method of any kind. (2-8) Not applicable.
Office of Science and Innovation: (1) As the Office of Science and Innovation is an office within the Department of Premier and Cabinet all finances are dealt with through the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Office of Science and Innovation has no payment method of any kind. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) As the Office of Science and Innovation is an office within the Department of Premier and Cabinet all finances are dealt with through the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Office of Science and Innovation has no payment method of any kind. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8) Not applicable.

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