❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details of contact between the Minister for Local Government and lobbyist Newgate Communications. The Minister states that neither he nor his staff have met with Newgate Communications representatives.
AnsweredQoN 1875Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 August 2017
Member
Portfolio
Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the Premier's answer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 250 and ask since 17 March 2017: (a) has the Minister or current Ministerial staff met or had any contact with representatives of registered lobbyist Newgate Communications Pty Limited and if so: (i) what are the dates for each meeting or instance of contact; (ii) who did Newgate Communications Pty Limited meet with or contact; (iii) what was the topic of discussion for each meeting or instance of contact; (iv) what third party, if any, was being represented by Newgate Communications Pty Limited; (v) was any follow-up action agreed to by the Minister or Ministerial staff: (A) if so, what action was agreed to; and (vi) what form did the contact take (i.e. email, phone) or for meetings, where did they take place?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 October 2017
Responded by
Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts
Response time
10 days
(a) As at 17 August 2017, neither the Minster nor his current ministerial staff have met with representatives of registered lobbyist Newgate Communications Pty Limited.
The Minister and his ministerial staff may have had contact for administrative purposes or may have had incidental or irregular social contact in which case this is not included.
(i-vi) Not applicable
The Minister and his ministerial staff may have had contact for administrative purposes or may have had incidental or irregular social contact in which case this is not included.
(i-vi) Not applicable
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