A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the use of Government House by Channel 7's My Kitchen Rules, including costs, access duration, and policies for non-profit and commercial organisations.

AnsweredQoN 996Legislative Council
Asked
1 April 2014
Portfolio
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(1) Has the Channel 7 television program, My Kitchen Rules used the Ballroom at Government House for filming of their program? (2) If yes to (1), what were they charged to use the facilities? (3) What did it cost the State Government or Government House to have the filming at the facility? (4) How many days did they have access to the facility? (5) What is the policy regarding use of Government House by: (a) non-for-profit community organisations; and (b) commercial organisations?

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Answered
6 May 2014
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
35 days
(1) Yes
(2) $4,260 [inc GST]
(3) $589 [inc GST]
(4) A 24 hour period commencing 7am 7/9/2013
(5) (a) Available for eligible organisations including but not limited to Performing Arts, Youth Organisations, Religious Groups, Commonwealth Societies, Community 'Not for Profit' groups, Educational organisations [these organisations attract a discount of a minimum 50% of the hire rate]
(b) Corporate and commercial organisations for events promoting the state, of state or national importance, milestone anniversaries or similar [full hire fees - no discount available].

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