❓ An Independent MP is using Electrac, a database system. The question asks why other Independent MPs aren't provided the same system, and why the Member for Ballajura receives special treatment. The answer clarifies Electrac was only intended for ALP members and was provided to the Member for Ballajura when they were an ALP member.
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(a) in light of the fact that an Independent Member of Parliament is now using Electrac, could the Premier advise when other Independent Members of Parliament will be issued with that database system; and
(b) if other Independent Members of Parliament are not to be issued with Electrac, why is the Member for Ballajura being given a special dispensation?
(b) if other Independent Members of Parliament are not to be issued with Electrac, why is the Member for Ballajura being given a special dispensation?
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28 August 2007
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68 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
(a-b) The proposal from Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd for the provision of electorate information management systems was made on the basis that the Electrac product could only be supplied to ALP Members of Parliament.
Electrac was provided to the Member for Ballajura when he was an ALP Member of Parliament.
Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd has not made a request for the software to be withdrawn from the Member for Ballajura.
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(a-b) The proposal from Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd for the provision of electorate information management systems was made on the basis that the Electrac product could only be supplied to ALP Members of Parliament.
Electrac was provided to the Member for Ballajura when he was an ALP Member of Parliament.
Magenta Linas Software Pty Ltd has not made a request for the software to be withdrawn from the Member for Ballajura.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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