❓ I refer to the Report on Overseas Air Travel for the 3 months to 31 December 2024 and a trip for three officers from the Gold Corporation to fly Business Class to the USA for a LMBA Global Precious Me
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10 March 2026
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Mines and Petroleum; Finance; Electoral Affairs; Goldfields-Esperance
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I refer to the Report on Overseas Air Travel for the 3 months to 31 December 2024 and a trip for three officers from the Gold Corporation to fly Business Class to the USA for a LMBA Global Precious Metals Conference at a total cost of $76,832. Can the Minister advise: (a) Why was it necessary for three officers to attend the same conference; (b) Why was the cost for one officer to attend $27,300 and for the other two it was $24,766 each; (c) In what city was the conference held; (d) What were the dates for the conference; (e) Did the officers travel exceed the dates of the conference by more than one day: (i) If so, why; (f) Did these officers travel to other cities in the USA during this travel: (i) If so where, when and for what purpose; and (g) What were the outcomes for Western Australia from this conference?
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14 April 2026
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Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Finance; Electoral Affairs; Goldfields-Esperance
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5 days
(a) It was important for three senior staff with relevant specialist subject matter expertise, particularly in refining services, bullion sales, metal leasing and minting, to attend for important customer, distributor and industry engagement.
(b) One officer travelled internally in the USA to meet with customers and distributors.
(c) Miami.
(d) 13 to 15 October 2024.
(e) No.
(f) Yes.
(i) New York, Los Angeles and Detroit for meetings with customers and distributors.
(g) Improved international engagement, establishment of new coin programs and settlement of new distributor agreements in North America. These activities and outcome support sustainable revenue growth for the Gold Corporation and its global reputation.
(b) One officer travelled internally in the USA to meet with customers and distributors.
(c) Miami.
(d) 13 to 15 October 2024.
(e) No.
(f) Yes.
(i) New York, Los Angeles and Detroit for meetings with customers and distributors.
(g) Improved international engagement, establishment of new coin programs and settlement of new distributor agreements in North America. These activities and outcome support sustainable revenue growth for the Gold Corporation and its global reputation.
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