❓ Question regarding funding allocations from the Minister for Energy's portfolio to various industry and union groups between 1993 and 1999. The answer details specific amounts paid by AlintaGas and Western Power, with limitations on data availability.
AnsweredQoN 111Legislative Council
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111. Hon Tom Stephens to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy:
What funds have been allocated from any department or agency within the Minister for Energy's portfolios, and for what programs, to each of -
(a) Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
(b) Pastoralists and Graziers Association;
(c) WA Farmers Federation;
(d) Unions WA;
(e) Chamber of Minerals and Energy; and
(f) Association of Minerals and Exploration Companies,
for the period February 1993 to June 1999?
What funds have been allocated from any department or agency within the Minister for Energy's portfolios, and for what programs, to each of -
(a) Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
(b) Pastoralists and Graziers Association;
(c) WA Farmers Federation;
(d) Unions WA;
(e) Chamber of Minerals and Energy; and
(f) Association of Minerals and Exploration Companies,
for the period February 1993 to June 1999?
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Answered
22 November 2000
Response time
106 days
The Minister Replied:
OFFICE OF ENERGY
(a-f) Nil.
ALINTAGAS
AlintaGas commenced operations on 1 January 1995 so it has no records prior to that date. AlintaGas implemented a new accounting system in April 1998 and financial information prior to 1997/98 is not readily available. Information for the remaining periods is as follows:
(a) Chamber of Commerce and Industry
1997/98 1998/99
Membership Fees $16,986.50 $16,217.50
Northwest Resources Tour $6,500.00 0
Conference Fees 0 $2,000.00
CCI Dinner $50.00 0
Total $23,536.50 $18,217.50
(b-d) Nil.
(e) Chamber of Minerals and Energy
1997/98 1998/99
Seminar Fees 0 $190.00
(f) Nil.
WESTERN POWER
Figures back to 1993 are archived. Significant computer programming would be required to access archived data prior to 1994 and at the present time resources are not available to pursue this.
Monies paid in the period July 1994 - June 2000.
(a) $914,749.34 for membership subscriptions, programs and apprentice training.
(b-c) Nil.
(d) Trades and Labour Council of WA $15,600.00 for Occupational Health and Safety courses.
(e) $16,261.30 for membership subscription, events support and industry seminars.
(f) Nil.
OFFICE OF ENERGY
(a-f) Nil.
ALINTAGAS
AlintaGas commenced operations on 1 January 1995 so it has no records prior to that date. AlintaGas implemented a new accounting system in April 1998 and financial information prior to 1997/98 is not readily available. Information for the remaining periods is as follows:
(a) Chamber of Commerce and Industry
1997/98 1998/99
Membership Fees $16,986.50 $16,217.50
Northwest Resources Tour $6,500.00 0
Conference Fees 0 $2,000.00
CCI Dinner $50.00 0
Total $23,536.50 $18,217.50
(b-d) Nil.
(e) Chamber of Minerals and Energy
1997/98 1998/99
Seminar Fees 0 $190.00
(f) Nil.
WESTERN POWER
Figures back to 1993 are archived. Significant computer programming would be required to access archived data prior to 1994 and at the present time resources are not available to pursue this.
Monies paid in the period July 1994 - June 2000.
(a) $914,749.34 for membership subscriptions, programs and apprentice training.
(b-c) Nil.
(d) Trades and Labour Council of WA $15,600.00 for Occupational Health and Safety courses.
(e) $16,261.30 for membership subscription, events support and industry seminars.
(f) Nil.
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