❓ WA Parliamentary Question regarding contact between the Minister for Transport's office and agencies with Alstom Ltd. Reveals contact from the Minister's Chief of Staff and the Public Transport Authority, with assurances of procurement policy adherence.
AnsweredQoN 4705Legislative Assembly
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(1) Has the Minister, any of his Ministerial Staff, or any Officers employed by a department, government trading enterprise or agency within the Minister's portfolio of responsibilities had contact with the business Alstom Ltd - or any subsidiaries such as Alstom Power Ltd - or any individuals represented that business? (2) If yes to (1): (a) who was involved in the contact; (b) how did the contact arise; and (c) when did the contact occur?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 February 2016
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
98 days
1 July 2014 to 10 November 2015.
Minister’s Office
(1) Yes.
(2)(a) Michael Buba – Chief of Staff.
(b) Email request for meeting.
(c) 24 October 2014, 27 February 2015, 1 May 2015.
Department of Transport
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Main Roads
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Public Transport Authority
(1) Yes.
(2)(a)
(b)
(c)
All contacts were in accordance with the PTA’s procurement policy and guidelines and overseen by the appointed independent probity advisor for each of the following projects for the period 1 July 2014 to 10 November 2015.
Fremantle Port Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Kimberley Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Mid West Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Pilbara Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Southern Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Minister’s Office
(1) Yes.
(2)(a) Michael Buba – Chief of Staff.
(b) Email request for meeting.
(c) 24 October 2014, 27 February 2015, 1 May 2015.
Department of Transport
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Main Roads
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Public Transport Authority
(1) Yes.
(2)(a)
(b)
(c)
All contacts were in accordance with the PTA’s procurement policy and guidelines and overseen by the appointed independent probity advisor for each of the following projects for the period 1 July 2014 to 10 November 2015.
Fremantle Port Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Kimberley Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Mid West Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Pilbara Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
Southern Ports Authority
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable
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