A WA parliamentary question on notice inquires about the purchase of smart speakers by ministerial offices, departments, agencies, government trading enterprises, or boards within the Emergency Services and Corrective Services portfolios during the 2017-18 financial year. Most responded negatively, while the Department of Justice referred to another question.

AnsweredQoN 3163Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2018
Portfolio
Emergency Services; Corrective Services

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In respect of the Minister's portfolio responsibilities for any ministerial offices, departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards, I ask: (a) were any smart speakers (i.e. Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, Google Home) purchased in this 2017-18 financial year; and (b) if yes, what was the model, price and intended purpose of each smart speaker purchased?

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Answered
16 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Ministers' office, The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services advise:
(1)-(2) No.
The Department of Justice advises:
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice number 3161

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