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❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details of contact between the Minister and Ministerial staff and Newgate Communications, a registered lobbyist. The answer denies any relevant contact beyond administrative or social interactions.

AnsweredQoN 1870Legislative Assembly

Asked

17 August 2017

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations; Electoral Affairs; Asian Engagement

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I refer to the Premier's answer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 250 and ask since 17 March 2017: (a) has the Minister or current Ministerial staff met or had any contact with representatives of registered lobbyist Newgate Communications Pty Limited and if so: (i) what are the dates for each meeting or instance of contact; (ii) who did Newgate Communications Pty Limited meet with or contact; (iii) what was the topic of discussion for each meeting or instance of contact; (iv) what third party, if any, was being represented by Newgate Communications Pty Limited; (v) was any follow-up action agreed to by the Minister or Ministerial staff: (A) if so, what action was agreed to; and (vi) what form did the contact take (i.e. email, phone) or for meetings, where did they take place?

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Answered

20 March 2018

Responded by

Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations; Electoral Affairs; Asian Engagement

Response time

37 days

The Minister and his current Ministerial staff may have had contact with representatives for administrative purposes only or may have had incidental or irregular social contact in which case this is not listed.
(a) No (i)-(vi) Not applicable

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