A WA parliamentary question seeks information on meetings between the Minister for Resources and Brian Burke/Julian Grill, and whether a planned trip was rescheduled. The Minister acknowledges contact regarding 10 companies and denies rescheduling the trip.

AnsweredQoN 885Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 November 2006
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BRIAN BURKE AND JULIAN GRILL - MEETINGS
(1) On how many occasions has the minister and/or his staff met or spoken to Brian Burke and Julian Grill about any aspect of his ministerial responsibilities? (2) What matters were discussed and what outcomes were Brian Burke and Julian Grill lobbying for? (3) Has the minister rescheduled his planned trip to north East Asia, including Japan and China, to ensure that he is back early in December; and, if so, why? Mr J.J.M. BOWLER

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(1)-(2) I have not tried to hide the number of times I have had contact with either of those gentlemen. As I have said, the number of contact times is not the issue; it is the decisions I have made on matters. I have released a list. I think I had contact with those gentlemen concerning 10 different companies. (3) No.
(2) What matters were discussed and what outcomes were Brian Burke and Julian Grill lobbying for? (3) Has the minister rescheduled his planned trip to north East Asia, including Japan and China, to ensure that he is back early in December; and, if so, why? Mr J.J.M. BOWLER replied: (1)-(2) I have not tried to hide the number of times I have had contact with either of those gentlemen. As I have said, the number of contact times is not the issue; it is the decisions I have made on matters. I have released a list. I think I had contact with those gentlemen concerning 10 different companies. (3) No.
(3) Has the minister rescheduled his planned trip to north East Asia, including Japan and China, to ensure that he is back early in December; and, if so, why? Mr J.J.M. BOWLER replied: (1)-(2) I have not tried to hide the number of times I have had contact with either of those gentlemen. As I have said, the number of contact times is not the issue; it is the decisions I have made on matters. I have released a list. I think I had contact with those gentlemen concerning 10 different companies. (3) No.
Mr J.J.M. BOWLER replied: (1)-(2) I have not tried to hide the number of times I have had contact with either of those gentlemen. As I have said, the number of contact times is not the issue; it is the decisions I have made on matters. I have released a list. I think I had contact with those gentlemen concerning 10 different companies. (3) No.
(1)-(2) I have not tried to hide the number of times I have had contact with either of those gentlemen. As I have said, the number of contact times is not the issue; it is the decisions I have made on matters. I have released a list. I think I had contact with those gentlemen concerning 10 different companies. (3) No.
(3) No.

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