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❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding drone purchases by departments within the Minister's portfolio since January 1, 2017. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development purchased three drones and associated accessories.

AnsweredQoN 1993Legislative Assembly

Asked

7 September 2017

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

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Since 1 January 2017 have any departments, agencies, commissions or Government Trading Enterprises (GTE) within the Minister’s portfolio of responsibilities purchased a drone and if so: (a) what was the make and model of the drone and at what cost; (b) were any accessories purchased and if so, what were the accessories and what was the cost of each; and (c) why was the drone purchased?

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Answered

10 October 2017

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

Response time

7 days

For the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
(a) Three Drones have been purchased since 1 January 2017:
(b) Accessories purchased for each Drone:
4 x propeller kits        Cost $ 35.00
Car charger               Cost $ 85.00
2. N/A
3. 2 x cases                    Cost $283.00
4 x rotors                   Cost   $26.14
FPV Goggles                Cost $769.00
(C) The Drones were purchased as follows:

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