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❓ A member of parliament is questioning the Minister about their use of mobile devices and third-party messaging applications for ministerial business, specifically regarding compliance with record-keeping obligations. The Minister's response is vague and non-specific.

AnsweredQoN 345Legislative Assembly

Asked

24 May 2017

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts

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(1) Is the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) provided mobile phone the only method of mobile phone communication for the Minister: (a) If not, how many other mobile phones does the Minister have and is it used to conduct Ministerial business? (2) Is the DPC provided iPad the only type of tablet used by the Minister: (a) If not, how many other tablet devices does the Minister have and is it used to conduct Ministerial business? (3) Does the Minister use any third-party messaging applications on any of their mobile phones or tablet devices: (a) If yes, what is the name of this application; and (b) If yes, does the Minister maintain the use of this application in a manner consistent with the State Records Act 2000 ?

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Answered

28 June 2017

Responded by

Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts

Response time

9 days

(1-3) The Minister uses many methods of communication in the course of his role. The Minister is aware of his obligations under the State Records Act 2000 and complies with those obligations.

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