❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on memberships and sponsorships held by agencies within the Racing and Gaming portfolio, including costs and tangible benefits. The answer details memberships held by the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor, Burswood Park Board, Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association, and Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
AnsweredQoN 3954Legislative Council
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For each agency, department and government trading enterprise within the Minister's portfolio of responsibilities, I ask: (a) what memberships are currently held: (i) how much does each membership cost annually; and (ii) what tangible benefits does the membership provide; and (b) what groups are currently sponsored: (i) how much does each sponsorship cost annually; and (ii) what tangible benefits does the sponsorship provide?
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Answered
17 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
55 days
Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor
(a)
Australian Institute of Management (i) $4,015 (ii) Up to 50% discount for seminars and training programs; and provides Professional Memberships for up to 7 staff members valued at $299-$399 per person.
Institute of Public Administration of Australia (i) $1,550 (ii) Up to 30% for training courses, events, seminars and conferences; and 20% discount on the delivery of any in-agency training course.
(b) Nil.
Burswood Park Board
(a) Sports Turf Association. (i) $100.00 (ii) Provides updates on turf management.
(b) Nil.
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association
(a)
Australian Hotels Association (WA) (i) $2,703 (ii) Provides updates on: industry training and education; workplace relations and human resources and industrial advocacy; and advice on future opportunities.
Australian Greyhound Racing Association (i) $1,000 (ii) As it is the national body, membership permits participation in the Australian Group Racing Calendar and, therefore, entitlement to hold major races attracting interstate visitors.
(b) Nil.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
(a)
AusContact (i) $300 (ii) Call centre and contact centre industry body with access to industry best practice.
Australian Racecourse Managers Association (i) $110 (ii) Assists racecourse managers in the provision of race and training tracks of the highest standard through research and development and compilation of data on racecourse management practices and effects;
a. Conducts conferences and forums; and b. Represents racecourse managers on racing industry matters and facilitates the maintenance of race and training tracks.
(b) Nil.
(a)
Australian Institute of Management (i) $4,015 (ii) Up to 50% discount for seminars and training programs; and provides Professional Memberships for up to 7 staff members valued at $299-$399 per person.
Institute of Public Administration of Australia (i) $1,550 (ii) Up to 30% for training courses, events, seminars and conferences; and 20% discount on the delivery of any in-agency training course.
(b) Nil.
Burswood Park Board
(a) Sports Turf Association. (i) $100.00 (ii) Provides updates on turf management.
(b) Nil.
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association
(a)
Australian Hotels Association (WA) (i) $2,703 (ii) Provides updates on: industry training and education; workplace relations and human resources and industrial advocacy; and advice on future opportunities.
Australian Greyhound Racing Association (i) $1,000 (ii) As it is the national body, membership permits participation in the Australian Group Racing Calendar and, therefore, entitlement to hold major races attracting interstate visitors.
(b) Nil.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
(a)
AusContact (i) $300 (ii) Call centre and contact centre industry body with access to industry best practice.
Australian Racecourse Managers Association (i) $110 (ii) Assists racecourse managers in the provision of race and training tracks of the highest standard through research and development and compilation of data on racecourse management practices and effects;
a. Conducts conferences and forums; and b. Represents racecourse managers on racing industry matters and facilitates the maintenance of race and training tracks.
(b) Nil.
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