A Western Australian parliamentary question seeks details about the budget, fees, meeting schedule, and departmental support for a committee related to Indigenous Affairs. The answer provides specific figures and commitments.

AnsweredQoN 547Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 March 2009
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

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(a) what is the total annual budget allocation for this committee;
(b) what is the sitting fee that will be paid for each ordinary member of this committee;
(c) what is the annual allowance that will be paid to the Chairperson;
(d) what is the itemised operational budget of this committee (eg. other costs of operating this committee in addition to sitting fees);
(e) what is the schedule of meeting dates for 2009;
(f) how many of these meetings will be held in regional Western Australia; and
(g) how many FTEs or equivalent have been allocated from the Department of Indigenous Affairs to support the work of this committee?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
9 April 2009
Responded by
Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
29 days
(1) (a) $427,600.
(b) $12,000 per annum for each of the eight ordinary members which is a total of $96,000 per annum.
(c) Ministerial Contract for Services $100,000 per annum.
(d) The committee is provided with a global allocation for running costs. The Committee is expected to operate within the confines of this budget.
(e) The Board will meet monthly
5&6/2/09
18/3/09
15/4/09
3/5/09
10/6/09
The dates for the rest of 2009 are yet to be set.
(f) At least two meetings annually will be held regionally.
(g) One FTE has been specifically allocated from the Department of Indigenous Affairs to support the work of the Board.
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