❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on online payment systems within the Environment portfolio, including costs, usage, and security. Only the Department of Conservation and Land Management reported having an online payment system.
AnsweredQoN 921Legislative Council
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For all Departments and Agencies under the control of your portfolio, will the Minister advise -
(1) Which Departments and Agencies have on-line payment systems available to the public?
(2) For what purpose is this payment system used?
(3) For the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and the current financial year to date, can the Minister please provide a breakdown of costs associated with each of these on-line payment systems?
(4) Have any complaints been received regarding the security of information sent through these on-line payment systems being compromised in any way?
(5) If so, what action was taken to address these complaints?
(6) Has the security of information being transferred through any of these on-line payment systems ever been found to be compromised?
(7) If so, in what way?
(8) Has any compensation or reimbursement been paid for instances where the security of information transferred has been compromised?
(1) Which Departments and Agencies have on-line payment systems available to the public?
(2) For what purpose is this payment system used?
(3) For the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and the current financial year to date, can the Minister please provide a breakdown of costs associated with each of these on-line payment systems?
(4) Have any complaints been received regarding the security of information sent through these on-line payment systems being compromised in any way?
(5) If so, what action was taken to address these complaints?
(6) Has the security of information being transferred through any of these on-line payment systems ever been found to be compromised?
(7) If so, in what way?
(8) Has any compensation or reimbursement been paid for instances where the security of information transferred has been compromised?
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Answered
18 May 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
22 days
Answer Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority does not have on-line payment systems available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority does not have on-line payment systems available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority does not have on-line payment systems available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8) Not applicable. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8) Not applicable.
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: (1) The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority does not have on-line payment systems available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority does not have on-line payment systems available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8) Not applicable. Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Department of Conservation and Land Management: (1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) The Department of Conservation and Land Management. (2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2) Park passes and Department publications are sold on-line. (3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(3) As the on-line systems were established prior to June 2000, there have been no direct establishment or maintenance costs associated with the Department's on-line payment systems for the financial years 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004 or the current financial year to date. It should be noted that credit card companies do charge on-line transaction fees, usually as a percentage of the sale amount. (4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(4) No. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(6) No. All information provided by consumers is double encrypted. (7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(7) Not applicable. (8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(8) No. Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Conservation Commission of Western Australia: (1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) Nil (2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8) Not applicable Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Department of Environment: (1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) No on-line payment systems are available to the public for Department of Environment, Water and Rivers Commission, Swan River Trust and Keep Australia Beautiful Council. (2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8)Not applicable Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
Zoological Parks Authority: (1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(1) Perth Zoo does not have an online payment system available to the public. (2-8) Not applicable.
(2-8) Not applicable.
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