❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding ministerial visits to Rottnest Island and the composition of the Rottnest Island Authority Board. The Minister for Tourism provides details of visits and board member appointments.
AnsweredQoN 5440Legislative Council
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(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) which Ministers;
(b) why did they visit; and
(c) did any access RIA accommodation and if so, please provide details?
(3) Has the Minister visited Rottnest since her appointment as Minister for Tourism?
(4) If yes to (3), when did the Minister visit and what was the purpose of the visit in each case?
(5) If no to (3), why not?
(6) Who are the current members of the Rottnest Island Authority Board, and what is the term of appointment of each member?
(a) which Ministers;
(b) why did they visit; and
(c) did any access RIA accommodation and if so, please provide details?
(3) Has the Minister visited Rottnest since her appointment as Minister for Tourism?
(4) If yes to (3), when did the Minister visit and what was the purpose of the visit in each case?
(5) If no to (3), why not?
(6) Who are the current members of the Rottnest Island Authority Board, and what is the term of appointment of each member?
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Answered
27 September 2007
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Tourism
Response time
22 days
The Minister has provided the following answer:
Rottnest Island Authority:
(1) Yes
(2)
(a) Hon F Logan, Minister for Energy
(b) The Minister for Energy visited the Island to promote the wind power technology used on the Island. The Minister was accompanied by crew members of CNBC Asia for a story on renewable energy.
(c) No
(3) Yes
(4)
21 February 2006 - familiarisation visit as newly appointed Minister for Tourism.
27 September 2006 - official opening of refurbished accommodation.
27 December 2006 - announcement of new plan for marine sanctuary zones at Rottnest Island.
13 February 2007 - meeting with members of the Rottnest Island Authority.
(5) N/A
(6) Mr Laurence O'Meara, appointed to 01/06/08
Ms Susan Murphy, appointed to 01/08/08
Ms Sharon Brown, appointed to 31/03/08
Mr Rob McDonald, appointed to 31/11/08
Ms Karen Jacobs, appointed to 31/11/08
Mr Peter Dowding, appointed to 31/07/09
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Rottnest Island Authority:
(1) Yes
(2)
(a) Hon F Logan, Minister for Energy
(b) The Minister for Energy visited the Island to promote the wind power technology used on the Island. The Minister was accompanied by crew members of CNBC Asia for a story on renewable energy.
(c) No
(3) Yes
(4)
21 February 2006 - familiarisation visit as newly appointed Minister for Tourism.
27 September 2006 - official opening of refurbished accommodation.
27 December 2006 - announcement of new plan for marine sanctuary zones at Rottnest Island.
13 February 2007 - meeting with members of the Rottnest Island Authority.
(5) N/A
(6) Mr Laurence O'Meara, appointed to 01/06/08
Ms Susan Murphy, appointed to 01/08/08
Ms Sharon Brown, appointed to 31/03/08
Mr Rob McDonald, appointed to 31/11/08
Ms Karen Jacobs, appointed to 31/11/08
Mr Peter Dowding, appointed to 31/07/09
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