❓ A parliamentary question seeking to uncover potential lobbying influence on a Minister by registered lobbyist Dean Smith or his company. The answer acknowledges social contact but denies formal meetings regarding government business.
AnsweredQoN 6984Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Could the Minister advise if the Minister has had any contact with registered lobbyist Mr Dean Smith, or a representative of Mr Smith’s company, since 1 January 2011; and
(a) if yes,
(i) what were the dates of the contact(s) or meeting(s);
(ii) what was the nature or subject of discussion during the contact(s) meeting(s);
(iii) were other people present during the contact(s) or meeting(s); and
(iv) what were the names of the people present?
(a) if yes,
(i) what were the dates of the contact(s) or meeting(s);
(ii) what was the nature or subject of discussion during the contact(s) meeting(s);
(iii) were other people present during the contact(s) or meeting(s); and
(iv) what were the names of the people present?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 February 2012
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Business
Response time
88 days
The Minister may, from time to time, have met Mr Smith or representatives of Enhance Group or Smith Duda Consulting in a social capacity however for meetings relating to Government business there have been no formal meetings.
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