❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding end-of-financial-year celebrations at taxpayer expense for departments and agencies under the Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Energy, and Aboriginal Affairs portfolios. Several agencies reported no events, while others detailed costs and attendance for small gatherings.
AnsweredQoN 3574Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 August 2018
Member
Portfolio
Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Energy; Aboriginal Affairs
QuestionView source ↗
In respect of the Minister's portfolio responsibilities for departments, agencies, boards or publicly owned corporations, are or were there any parties, special meetings or events held or planned in order to celebrate the end of the 2017-18 financial year at taxpayer's expense, and if so: (a) Where was the event/party/meeting held; (b) What was the breakdown of total costs; and (c) Who attended the event/party/meeting?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 September 2018
Response time
9 days
Department of Treasury
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Department of Finance
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Western Australia Treasury Corporation
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Please refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 3577.
Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit
Please refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 3564.
Western Power
Two operational events.
(a) & (c) one at Forrestfield depot for approximately 100 staff, and the Waroona depot for approximately 60 staff.
(b) The total cost for both events was $507, all of which related to food.
Synergy
Yes
(a) Breakfast at the Mount Street Breakfast Bar
(b) Total cost $163
(c) Seven Synergy employees
Horizon Power
There were three events as follows:
Esperance
(a) At Coffee Cat (mobile coffee) and The Loose Goose Bar and Restaurant
(b) Food: $1,365.00
Beverages: (non-alcoholic) $265.50
Beverages: (alcoholic) $283.70
Total cost: $1,914.20
(c) 72 Horizon Power employees in attendance
Port Hedland
(a) At the Horizon Power Depot, Port Hedland
(b) Food - $124.54
Total cost: $124.54
(c) 12 Horizon Power employees in attendance
Karratha
(a) At the Horizon Power Depot, Karratha
(b) Food: $138.53
Beverages: $91.97
Total cost: $230.50
(c) 20 Horizon Power employees in attendance
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) Level23, David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack St Perth.
(b)
Items
Cost
Woolworths
Scones
$23.00
Cream
$ 7.20
Jam
$ 5.00
Golden Bakery
Fruit Platter
$26.00
Mini Beef Pies
$34.00
Sausage Rolls
$30.00
Mini Cheese Quiches
$17.00
Total [including GST]
$142.20
(c) GESB Staff
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
No
(a-c) Not applicable
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Department of Finance
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Western Australia Treasury Corporation
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Please refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 3577.
Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit
Please refer to Legislative Assembly question on notice 3564.
Western Power
Two operational events.
(a) & (c) one at Forrestfield depot for approximately 100 staff, and the Waroona depot for approximately 60 staff.
(b) The total cost for both events was $507, all of which related to food.
Synergy
Yes
(a) Breakfast at the Mount Street Breakfast Bar
(b) Total cost $163
(c) Seven Synergy employees
Horizon Power
There were three events as follows:
Esperance
(a) At Coffee Cat (mobile coffee) and The Loose Goose Bar and Restaurant
(b) Food: $1,365.00
Beverages: (non-alcoholic) $265.50
Beverages: (alcoholic) $283.70
Total cost: $1,914.20
(c) 72 Horizon Power employees in attendance
Port Hedland
(a) At the Horizon Power Depot, Port Hedland
(b) Food - $124.54
Total cost: $124.54
(c) 12 Horizon Power employees in attendance
Karratha
(a) At the Horizon Power Depot, Karratha
(b) Food: $138.53
Beverages: $91.97
Total cost: $230.50
(c) 20 Horizon Power employees in attendance
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) Level23, David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack St Perth.
(b)
Items
Cost
Woolworths
Scones
$23.00
Cream
$ 7.20
Jam
$ 5.00
Golden Bakery
Fruit Platter
$26.00
Mini Beef Pies
$34.00
Sausage Rolls
$30.00
Mini Cheese Quiches
$17.00
Total [including GST]
$142.20
(c) GESB Staff
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
No
(a-c) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
No
(a-c) Not applicable
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