❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice from 2013 investigates the social media presence, usage, and costs associated with agencies, departments, and government-trading enterprises within the Minister's Planning; Culture and the Arts portfolio.
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In relation to all agencies, departments and government-trading enterprises within the Minister’s portfolio of responsibilities, I ask: (a) does the agency, department or government-trading enterprise maintain a social media presence; (b) what is the social media site or sites which the organisation regularly uses; (c) when did the organization commence using the social media site or sites; (d) what is the general nature of the organisation’s use of the social media site or sites; and (e) what is the total cost, if any, of the organisation’s presence on social media sites?
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Answered
17 September 2013
Responded by
Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts
Response time
34 days
Department of Planning (DoP)
(a) Yes
(b) Twitter
(c) The account became operational in February 2010.
(d) The Twitter account is a non-interactive account that alerts the public to the Minister's media announcements, providing a link to the relevant page.
(e) Nil
Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC)
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook
(c) The account became operational in February 2010.
(d) The Facebook account is used for the promotion of Whiteman Park's special events,
tours, attractions, facilities and activities.
(e) $33.35 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA)
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
(c) The Facebook and Twitter account became operational in August 2011. The YouTube account became operational in 2008.
(d) The MRA use social media platforms to communicate project messages, updates and place making initiatives, including activities and events in the Perth Cultural Centre.
(e) $14 976 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
Department of Culture and the Arts
(a) No
(b)- (e) Not applicable
State Library of Western Australia
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, WordPress
(c) The Facebook account became operational in June 2010; the Twitter account became operational in March 2009; the Flickr account became operational in April 2007; the YouTube account became operational in July 201; and the WordPress account became operational in March 2007.
(d) The State Library uses social media to promote its services, events and collections and engage its community
(e) $1.33 was spent during the 2012-2013 financial year.
State Records Office
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook and Twitter
(c) Both accounts became operational in 2010
(d) Facebook is used for promotions and communications with clients and community. Twitter is used to communicate with our professional networks.
(e) Nil
WA Museum
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram
(c) The Facebook account became operational in December 2009; The Twitter account became operational in 23 September 2010; The Youtube account became operational in November 2011; and the Instagram account became operational in May 2013.
(d) The Museum uses social networking sites to share the details of upcoming events and exhibitions, and promote ongoing communication and feedback with the public. (e) $1,297.81 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
The Bell Tower
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Trip advisor, YouTube
(c) The Facebook account became operational in July 2010; the Twitter account became operational in July 2013; the Instagram account became operational in June 2013; The Trip advisor became operational in July 2010; and the YouTube became operational in June 2009.
(d) Monitor and engage with target audiences, raise awareness of The Bell Tower and its events and activities by sharing information, drive positive word of mouth by identifying and fostering advocates, increase positive perception and drive visitation to The Bell Tower and engage with other agencies/operators who share similar goals.
(e) Nil
ScreenWest
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook and Twitter
(c) Both social media accounts became operational in 2009.
(d) ScreenWest uses Facebook and Twitter to promote the work of the agency and work of the Western Australian screen industry.
(e) Nil.
Perth Theatre Trust
(a) No
(b) - (e) Not applicable
Art Gallery of Western Australia
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, Google+,
(c) The Facebook and Twitter accounts became operational in January 2009; the Flickr account became operational in April 2009; the You Tube account became operational in August 2009; the Google+ account became operational in October 2011; the Instagram account became operational in November 2012; and the Pinterest account became operational in December 2011.
(d) Inform the public of exhibitions and events, and for dissemination of public interest information to our visitors and stakeholders. Also for the purpose of building relationships with artists and others in the visual arts industry.
(e) $8,030 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
Landcorp
(a - e) Answer will be forthcoming from Minister for Lands.
(a) Yes
(b) Twitter
(c) The account became operational in February 2010.
(d) The Twitter account is a non-interactive account that alerts the public to the Minister's media announcements, providing a link to the relevant page.
(e) Nil
Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC)
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook
(c) The account became operational in February 2010.
(d) The Facebook account is used for the promotion of Whiteman Park's special events,
tours, attractions, facilities and activities.
(e) $33.35 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA)
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
(c) The Facebook and Twitter account became operational in August 2011. The YouTube account became operational in 2008.
(d) The MRA use social media platforms to communicate project messages, updates and place making initiatives, including activities and events in the Perth Cultural Centre.
(e) $14 976 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
Department of Culture and the Arts
(a) No
(b)- (e) Not applicable
State Library of Western Australia
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, WordPress
(c) The Facebook account became operational in June 2010; the Twitter account became operational in March 2009; the Flickr account became operational in April 2007; the YouTube account became operational in July 201; and the WordPress account became operational in March 2007.
(d) The State Library uses social media to promote its services, events and collections and engage its community
(e) $1.33 was spent during the 2012-2013 financial year.
State Records Office
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook and Twitter
(c) Both accounts became operational in 2010
(d) Facebook is used for promotions and communications with clients and community. Twitter is used to communicate with our professional networks.
(e) Nil
WA Museum
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram
(c) The Facebook account became operational in December 2009; The Twitter account became operational in 23 September 2010; The Youtube account became operational in November 2011; and the Instagram account became operational in May 2013.
(d) The Museum uses social networking sites to share the details of upcoming events and exhibitions, and promote ongoing communication and feedback with the public. (e) $1,297.81 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
The Bell Tower
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Trip advisor, YouTube
(c) The Facebook account became operational in July 2010; the Twitter account became operational in July 2013; the Instagram account became operational in June 2013; The Trip advisor became operational in July 2010; and the YouTube became operational in June 2009.
(d) Monitor and engage with target audiences, raise awareness of The Bell Tower and its events and activities by sharing information, drive positive word of mouth by identifying and fostering advocates, increase positive perception and drive visitation to The Bell Tower and engage with other agencies/operators who share similar goals.
(e) Nil
ScreenWest
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook and Twitter
(c) Both social media accounts became operational in 2009.
(d) ScreenWest uses Facebook and Twitter to promote the work of the agency and work of the Western Australian screen industry.
(e) Nil.
Perth Theatre Trust
(a) No
(b) - (e) Not applicable
Art Gallery of Western Australia
(a) Yes
(b) Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, Google+,
(c) The Facebook and Twitter accounts became operational in January 2009; the Flickr account became operational in April 2009; the You Tube account became operational in August 2009; the Google+ account became operational in October 2011; the Instagram account became operational in November 2012; and the Pinterest account became operational in December 2011.
(d) Inform the public of exhibitions and events, and for dissemination of public interest information to our visitors and stakeholders. Also for the purpose of building relationships with artists and others in the visual arts industry.
(e) $8,030 was spent during the 2012-13 financial year.
Landcorp
(a - e) Answer will be forthcoming from Minister for Lands.
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