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❓ Hon Kate Doust questions the Department of Mines and Petroleum's membership in the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), inquiring about the rationale, decision-maker, cost, and benefits. The department justifies the membership as beneficial for understanding the state's economy and informing recommendations.

AnsweredQoN 3912Legislative Council

Asked

22 March 2016

Member

Hon Kate Doust

Portfolio

Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to the Department of Mines and Petroleum's membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, and ask: (a) why is the department a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (b) who made the decision to have the department become a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (c) how much does the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia cost the department; and (d) what tangible benefits has the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia delivered to the department?

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Answered

10 May 2016

Responded by

Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum

Response time

49 days

(a) The membership with the Committee for Economic Development of Australia provides the Department of Mines and Petroleum with opportunities to engage and gain knowledge of the diverse issues impacting the State’s economy, which assists the department in making sound government recommendations in regulating the State’s resources sector.
(b) The Director General, Department of Industry and Resources.
(c) $6,930 per annum.
(d) Provides access to research and reports as well as forums for discussion, opportunity to meet with individuals who have insights and knowledge of the economy, and assists the department to better understand the many facets affecting the resource industry.

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