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❓ The question seeks to uncover potential lobbying influence on the Minister by Birney Corporate Communications. The Minister denies contact with Birney Corporate Communications but acknowledges contact with Matt Birney in his capacity as Director of Cannings Purple regarding Clever Buoy.

AnsweredQoN 5705Legislative Assembly

Asked

16 August 2016

Member

Mr M. McGowan

Portfolio

Emergency Services; Fisheries; Corrective Services; Veterans

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(1) Has the Minister and/or any staff member or placement within the Minister’s Office, had any contact or meetings with representatives of registered lobbyist Birney Corporate Communications, since 1 September 2015? (2) If yes to (1): (a) what were the dates of the contact(s) or meeting(s); (b) what was the name of the client being represented during the contact; (c) what was the nature or subject of discussion during the contact(s) or meeting(s); (d) were other people present during the contact(s) or meeting(s); and (e) what were the names of all people present?

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Answered

19 September 2016

Responded by

Minister for Emergency Services; Fisheries; Corrective Services; Veterans

Response time

34 days

(1) No.
However, contact has been made with Mr Matt Birney in his capacity as Director of Cannings Purple. Mr Birney was present at a briefing on Clever Buoy on Thursday, 16 June 2016.
(2)(a)-(e) Not applicable.

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