❓ A WA parliamentary question sought details on gifts and hospitality accepted by the Minister's office staff from unions, lobbyists, companies, or individuals. The response details three instances involving a Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff.
AnsweredQoN 989Legislative Council
Asked
11 October 2022
Member
Portfolio
Police; Road Safety; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues
QuestionView source ↗
Please advise if any member of the Minister's office between the period 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022 accepted gifts and/or hospitality from a union, registered lobbyist, private company and/or individual with whom they have had professional dealings by virtue of their role and duty in the service of the Government (ie. distinct from gifts and/or hospitality provided in a genuinely personal capacity) and, if yes: (a) which staff member accepted the gift/hospitality; (b) what was the gift/hospitality and by whom was it given; (c) what was the estimated dollar value of the gift/hospitality; (d) when was it given; and (e) who authorised the acceptance of the gift/authorisation?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 November 2022
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police; Road Safety; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues
Response time
9 days
(a – d)
Date
Position
Description
From
Estimated Value
15/10/2021
Policy Adviser
The liquor Stores Association Lion Liquor Industry Awards 2021
The Liquor Stores Association
≤ $300
06/12/2021
Chief of Staff
Australian Hotels Association Christmas Cocktail Reception Pamelia Hilton
Australian Hotels Association
≤ $300
20/12/2021
Chief of Staff
Big Bash League Cricket Match Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes
WACA
≤ $300
(e)
The acceptance of gifts and/or hospitality is authorised by the employees’ manager and the Executive Director, State Services, Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Date
Position
Description
From
Estimated Value
15/10/2021
Policy Adviser
The liquor Stores Association Lion Liquor Industry Awards 2021
The Liquor Stores Association
≤ $300
06/12/2021
Chief of Staff
Australian Hotels Association Christmas Cocktail Reception Pamelia Hilton
Australian Hotels Association
≤ $300
20/12/2021
Chief of Staff
Big Bash League Cricket Match Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes
WACA
≤ $300
(e)
The acceptance of gifts and/or hospitality is authorised by the employees’ manager and the Executive Director, State Services, Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
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