❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice (QoN 607) from Mr. Ripper seeks details on media monitoring services used by the Water portfolio and Mental Health services. The responses reveal varying practices across different agencies, with some using contracted services and others operating on an as-needed basis.
AnsweredQoN 607Legislative Assembly
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(1) Are media monitoring services provided, and if yes:
(a) which firm or firms currently provide a media monitoring service;
(b) what is the cost of the contract/s;
(c) since 23 September 2008 how much has been paid for media monitoring services;
(d) what is the duration of the contract/s; and
(e) when did the contract/s commence?
(a) which firm or firms currently provide a media monitoring service;
(b) what is the cost of the contract/s;
(c) since 23 September 2008 how much has been paid for media monitoring services;
(d) what is the duration of the contract/s; and
(e) when did the contract/s commence?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 May 2009
Responded by
Minister for Water; Mental Health
Response time
54 days
Ministerial Office:
(1) No
(a-e) Not applicable
Drug and Alcohol Office provided the following answer:
(1) Yes.
(a - e) Please refer to the answer to PQ 595 provided by the Minister for Health.
Note: The above answer is for the Drug and Alcohol Office only.
The Mental Health Division and mental health services in Area Health Services form part of the Department of Health and of hospitals boards which are in the Minister for Health's portfolio. As a consequence, information concerning the Mental Health Division and mental health services is included in the answer provided in respect of the Department of Health as a whole by the Minister for Health.
The Department of Water has provided the following response:
(1) Yes
(a) Media Monitoring
(b) No contract
(c) $14,168
(d) N/A
(e) N/A
The Water Corporation has provided the following response:
(1) Yes.
a) Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd.
b) Fees are incurred on an as used basis.
c) $20,000 approximately to 28 February 2009. Previous five months, for comparison = $19,000 approximately.
d) Two years with additional six months.
e) 1 August 2006 - (tender process under way).
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(1) No
(a-e) Not applicable
Drug and Alcohol Office provided the following answer:
(1) Yes.
(a - e) Please refer to the answer to PQ 595 provided by the Minister for Health.
Note: The above answer is for the Drug and Alcohol Office only.
The Mental Health Division and mental health services in Area Health Services form part of the Department of Health and of hospitals boards which are in the Minister for Health's portfolio. As a consequence, information concerning the Mental Health Division and mental health services is included in the answer provided in respect of the Department of Health as a whole by the Minister for Health.
The Department of Water has provided the following response:
(1) Yes
(a) Media Monitoring
(b) No contract
(c) $14,168
(d) N/A
(e) N/A
The Water Corporation has provided the following response:
(1) Yes.
a) Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd.
b) Fees are incurred on an as used basis.
c) $20,000 approximately to 28 February 2009. Previous five months, for comparison = $19,000 approximately.
d) Two years with additional six months.
e) 1 August 2006 - (tender process under way).
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