❓ WA Parliamentary Question regarding the Premier's portfolio expenditure on private dining rooms since March 17, 2017. The response details costs associated with events for the 35th Anniversary of the Sister State Relationship between Western Australia and Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
AnsweredQoN 989Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 June 2017
Member
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations
QuestionView source ↗
In respect of the Premier's portfolio responsibilities since 17 March 2017 for departments, agencies, boards or publicly owned corporations, has any money been spent on the hire or usage of private dining rooms, and if so: (a) What date was the room hired or used; (b) At what facility or restaurant was the private dining room hired or used; (c) How much money was spent in the hire or usage of the private dining room; (d) What was the occasion that warranted the hire or usage of the private dining room; (e) What individuals and / or organisations were present in the private dining room; and (f) Was any alcohol consumed and if so, how much was spent on alcohol?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
8 August 2017
Response time
4 days
Gold Corporation, Lotterywest, Public Sector Commission, Salaries and Allowances Tribunal
Nil
(a)-(f) Not applicable
Premier and Cabinet
Private function room hired
(a) 24 April 2017
(b) Beaumonde Fraser Point Function Centre, On the Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth
(c) Venue hire: $1,363.64
(d) 35 th Anniversary of the Sister State Relationship between Western Australia and Hyogo Prefecture, Japan and signing of Western Australia – Hyogo Prefecture Sister State Affiliation Joint Statement
(e) 161 guests including Premier, Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, President of Legislative Council, Leader of the Opposition’s Representative, Members of Hyogo Parliament, Local Government representatives, Business, Education and Cultural representatives from WA and Hyogo
(f) Total alcohol spend was $2834.55
State Development, Jobs and Trade
(a) Tuesday, 25 April 2017
(b) Albany Entertainment Centre – Hannover Room
(c) The venue hire was waived by the Perth Theatre Trust and the final bill including service (staff) charges, food and beverages came to $2312.52. ($1,157.50 paid by the Department and $1155.02 paid by the Great Southern Development Commission)
(d) The occasion was the visit to Albany by the Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, HE Mr Toshizo Ido and his official delegation as part of the commemorative activities for the 35 th Anniversary of the Hyogo – Western Australia Sister State relationship. The visit took place on ANZAC Day due to Governor Ido’s schedule and suitable venues for the lunch were difficult to source.
(e) The attendees were:
(f) Alcohol was consumed (wines from the Great Southern) and the total amount spent on alcohol was $335.01, which was paid by the Department of State Development.
Nil
(a)-(f) Not applicable
Premier and Cabinet
Private function room hired
(a) 24 April 2017
(b) Beaumonde Fraser Point Function Centre, On the Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth
(c) Venue hire: $1,363.64
(d) 35 th Anniversary of the Sister State Relationship between Western Australia and Hyogo Prefecture, Japan and signing of Western Australia – Hyogo Prefecture Sister State Affiliation Joint Statement
(e) 161 guests including Premier, Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, President of Legislative Council, Leader of the Opposition’s Representative, Members of Hyogo Parliament, Local Government representatives, Business, Education and Cultural representatives from WA and Hyogo
(f) Total alcohol spend was $2834.55
State Development, Jobs and Trade
(a) Tuesday, 25 April 2017
(b) Albany Entertainment Centre – Hannover Room
(c) The venue hire was waived by the Perth Theatre Trust and the final bill including service (staff) charges, food and beverages came to $2312.52. ($1,157.50 paid by the Department and $1155.02 paid by the Great Southern Development Commission)
(d) The occasion was the visit to Albany by the Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, HE Mr Toshizo Ido and his official delegation as part of the commemorative activities for the 35 th Anniversary of the Hyogo – Western Australia Sister State relationship. The visit took place on ANZAC Day due to Governor Ido’s schedule and suitable venues for the lunch were difficult to source.
(e) The attendees were:
(f) Alcohol was consumed (wines from the Great Southern) and the total amount spent on alcohol was $335.01, which was paid by the Department of State Development.
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