❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the cost and distribution of printed materials by agencies under the Treasurer and Minister for Energy's responsibility. The responses detail various publications, their costs, and disposal methods for outdated materials.
AnsweredQoN 4931Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 February 2016
Member
Portfolio
Treasurer; Minister for Energy; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
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For each agency, department and Government Trading Enterprise within the Minister’s responsibility since 1 July 2014: (a) has the organisation produced, printed and distributed/displayed any leaflets, booklets, guides, pamphlets or similar publications with a print-run of 500 copies or more; (b) if yes to (a): (i) what was the name, title or subject of the publication; and (ii) what was the cost of the publication; (c) has the organisation produced, printed and thereafter not distributed/displayed any leaflets, booklets, guides, pamphlets or similar publications with a print-run of 500 copies or more; and (d) if yes to (c): (i) what was the name, title or subject of the publication; (ii) what was the cost of the publication; (iii) why wasn't the publication distributed or displayed after printing; and (iv) was the publication stored, pulped or otherwise disposed of and if yes, how was it disposed of?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 March 2016
Response time
28 days
Department of Treasury
(a) Yes.
(b)
i. Publication Name, Title or Subject
ii. Cost of the Publication (incl. GST)
2016 Graduate Flyer
$108.90
2015-18 Strategic Plan handout
$506.00
Budget ‘At a Glance’ cards
$524.15
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority
(a) Yes.
(b) (i) Switched On
(ii) $ 5,108.40 GST Inclusive
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) Yes
(b)
(i)
(ii)
Retirement Checklist
$1 438.44 (incl. GST)
Retirement Options Service (ROS) Booking Form
$2 835.28 (incl. GST)
Retirement Income Allocated Pension Information Sheet
$3 460.69 (incl. GST)
Workplace Seminar Flyer
$2 264.76 (incl. GST)
Personal Financial Advice Fact Sheet
$2 108.18 (incl. GST)
Making An Informed Choice Fact Sheet
$1 874.35 (incl. GST)
Welcome To Your GESB Super Scheme Induction Flyer
$2 051.48 (incl. GST)
Retirement Planning Seminar Flyer
$636.68 (incl. GST)
(c) Yes
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Welcome To Your GESB Super Scheme Induction Flyer
$1 441.98 (incl. GST)
Information updated
GESB’s stock is destroyed internally or by our warehouse/printing provider (Zipform). All documents are recycled.
Proof of Identity Fact Sheet
$1 730.99 (incl. GST)
Information updated
GESB’s stock is destroyed internally or by our warehouse/printing provider (Zipform). All documents are recycled.
Retirement Checklist
$1 438.44 (inlc. GST)
Document no longer produced
GESB’s stock is destroyed internally or by our warehouse/printing provider (Zipform). All documents are recycled.
Horizon Power
(a) Yes.
(b)
(i) Name of publication
(ii) Cost of publication
On the Horizon customer newsletter i. July/Aug 2014 ii. Sept/Oct 2014 iii. Nov/Dec 2014 iv. Jan/Feb 2015 v. Mar/Apr 2015 vi. May/Jun 2015 vii. July/Aug 2015 viii. Sept/Oct 2015 ix. Nov/Dec 2015 x. Jan/Feb 2016
$48,030
Cyclone and Storm Cyclone safety - brochure
$1,490
Easy Ways to Save, energy efficiency - brochure
$3,190
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘staying safe around the farm’ - brochure
$5,215
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘meter exchange project’- fact sheet
$960
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘information about your new meter’-brochure
$2,650
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘we are changing your prepayment meter’ - fact sheet
$650
Customer charter
$2,700
Rebates and subsidies, ‘what rebates and subsidies are available?’ - fact sheet
$660
Financial hardship, ‘financial hardship and your electricity bill’ - fact sheet
$3,565
Powering the Pilbara - leaflet
$475
Meter reading information, ‘How do I read my meter? – brochure
$225
Tariff and charges, ‘electricity tariffs and charges’ – brochure
$1,320
‘How do I pay my account?’ – fact sheet
$325
‘How do I submit a claim, complaint or provide feedback?’ – fact sheet
$325
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘access to your meter - fact sheet
$425
Community Investment Program – booklet
$2,895
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘always dial before you dig’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘always used a licensed contractor– fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘are you using electricity safely’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘important information about using generators’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘install at least two residual current devices to stay safe’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘know the dangers of oversize equipment’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘Why should trees be trimmed?’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Total
$76,899.98
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
Independent Market Operator
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
(a) Yes.
(b)(i) 1. A Guide for People Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash.
2. 'In the Event of a Crash' (for vehicles insured by RiskCover).
(ii) 1. $8,443.
2. $624.80.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Office of Multicultural Interests
(a) Yes
(b) (i) Diversifying Boards – Your Cultural Advantage
(ii) $4235
(c) No
(d) (i)-(iv) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Public Utilities Office
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Synergy
(a) Yes.
(b)(i)
Standard Electricity Agreement Terms and Conditions Brochure
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Generating Renewables Brochure
Automated REBS Postcard
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Terms and Conditions Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Price Schedule Brochure
Financial Hardship Brochure
Business Plan Terms and Conditions Brochure
Smart Home Plan Brochure
Standard Fees and Charges Brochure
Business Plan Terms and Conditions Brochure
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges Brochure
Carboon Tax Repeal Postcard - Residential
Carboon Tax Repeal Postcard - REBS
Smart Power Rate Card Brochure
Smart Power Brochure
Power Shift Brochure
Direct Debit Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Business Plan Terms and Conditions Brochure
Overhead Power Poles Brochure
How to Read You Meter Flyer
Business Gas Flyer
Single Site FAQ Flyer
Multi Site FAQ Flyer
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Power Shift Brochure
Power Shift Brochure
Smart Power Brochure
Smart Power Brochure
Complaints Resolution Flyer
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Pricing Schedule
Financial Hardship Brochure
Financial Hardship Brochure
Direct Debit Brochure
Business Gas Flyer
Customer Charter Brochure
Customer Charter Brochure
Standard and Non-Standard Contract
Gas Customer Charter
Gas Sales Agreement Terms and Conditions
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges
Smart Power Rates Flyer
Financial Hardship Policy Brochure
Customer Charter Brochure
(ii) Synergy has budgeted $600, 000 per annum to produce, warehouse and distribute customer compliance communications which it is required to distribute to its approximately 1 million customers. This includes information sent on behalf of other agencies for the purpose of communicating important issues in relation to ownership and maintenance of energy infrastructure. To extract the specific costs of producing each leaflet, booklet, guide, or pamphlet from Synergy’s finance system would involve a large number of resources to be directed away from core business.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Western Australian Treasury Corporation
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Western Power
(a) Yes.
(b)
(i) Name/title/subject
(ii) Cost (Inc GST)
Car vs Pole Safety Postcards
$605
Putting safety first in bushfire season
$946
Customer notification brochure
$18469
Vegetation Mangement Flyers
$429
Western Power's Mid West Energy Project - community hand out
$495
Electrical Safety Captains classroom poster
$528
Shockproof Electrical Safety Activity Book
$7304
Storm Ready checklist brochure
$539
Putting safety first in bushfire season
$3839
Working Safely Postcards
$451
Vegetation 40 Day Notice Books
$6750
Pole Base Clearing Calling Cards
$2501
Vegetation Management Calling Cards
$995
Vegetation Management - Important Changes Flyer
$1230
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
(a) Yes.
(b)
i. Publication Name, Title or Subject
ii. Cost of the Publication (incl. GST)
2016 Graduate Flyer
$108.90
2015-18 Strategic Plan handout
$506.00
Budget ‘At a Glance’ cards
$524.15
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority
(a) Yes.
(b) (i) Switched On
(ii) $ 5,108.40 GST Inclusive
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) Yes
(b)
(i)
(ii)
Retirement Checklist
$1 438.44 (incl. GST)
Retirement Options Service (ROS) Booking Form
$2 835.28 (incl. GST)
Retirement Income Allocated Pension Information Sheet
$3 460.69 (incl. GST)
Workplace Seminar Flyer
$2 264.76 (incl. GST)
Personal Financial Advice Fact Sheet
$2 108.18 (incl. GST)
Making An Informed Choice Fact Sheet
$1 874.35 (incl. GST)
Welcome To Your GESB Super Scheme Induction Flyer
$2 051.48 (incl. GST)
Retirement Planning Seminar Flyer
$636.68 (incl. GST)
(c) Yes
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Welcome To Your GESB Super Scheme Induction Flyer
$1 441.98 (incl. GST)
Information updated
GESB’s stock is destroyed internally or by our warehouse/printing provider (Zipform). All documents are recycled.
Proof of Identity Fact Sheet
$1 730.99 (incl. GST)
Information updated
GESB’s stock is destroyed internally or by our warehouse/printing provider (Zipform). All documents are recycled.
Retirement Checklist
$1 438.44 (inlc. GST)
Document no longer produced
GESB’s stock is destroyed internally or by our warehouse/printing provider (Zipform). All documents are recycled.
Horizon Power
(a) Yes.
(b)
(i) Name of publication
(ii) Cost of publication
On the Horizon customer newsletter i. July/Aug 2014 ii. Sept/Oct 2014 iii. Nov/Dec 2014 iv. Jan/Feb 2015 v. Mar/Apr 2015 vi. May/Jun 2015 vii. July/Aug 2015 viii. Sept/Oct 2015 ix. Nov/Dec 2015 x. Jan/Feb 2016
$48,030
Cyclone and Storm Cyclone safety - brochure
$1,490
Easy Ways to Save, energy efficiency - brochure
$3,190
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘staying safe around the farm’ - brochure
$5,215
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘meter exchange project’- fact sheet
$960
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘information about your new meter’-brochure
$2,650
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘we are changing your prepayment meter’ - fact sheet
$650
Customer charter
$2,700
Rebates and subsidies, ‘what rebates and subsidies are available?’ - fact sheet
$660
Financial hardship, ‘financial hardship and your electricity bill’ - fact sheet
$3,565
Powering the Pilbara - leaflet
$475
Meter reading information, ‘How do I read my meter? – brochure
$225
Tariff and charges, ‘electricity tariffs and charges’ – brochure
$1,320
‘How do I pay my account?’ – fact sheet
$325
‘How do I submit a claim, complaint or provide feedback?’ – fact sheet
$325
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, ‘access to your meter - fact sheet
$425
Community Investment Program – booklet
$2,895
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘always dial before you dig’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘always used a licensed contractor– fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘are you using electricity safely’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘important information about using generators’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘install at least two residual current devices to stay safe’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘know the dangers of oversize equipment’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Be Aware of Electricity, ‘Why should trees be trimmed?’ – fact sheet
$257.14
Total
$76,899.98
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
Independent Market Operator
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
(a) Yes.
(b)(i) 1. A Guide for People Injured in a Motor Vehicle Crash.
2. 'In the Event of a Crash' (for vehicles insured by RiskCover).
(ii) 1. $8,443.
2. $624.80.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Office of Multicultural Interests
(a) Yes
(b) (i) Diversifying Boards – Your Cultural Advantage
(ii) $4235
(c) No
(d) (i)-(iv) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Public Utilities Office
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Synergy
(a) Yes.
(b)(i)
Standard Electricity Agreement Terms and Conditions Brochure
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Generating Renewables Brochure
Automated REBS Postcard
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Terms and Conditions Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Price Schedule Brochure
Financial Hardship Brochure
Business Plan Terms and Conditions Brochure
Smart Home Plan Brochure
Standard Fees and Charges Brochure
Business Plan Terms and Conditions Brochure
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges Brochure
Carboon Tax Repeal Postcard - Residential
Carboon Tax Repeal Postcard - REBS
Smart Power Rate Card Brochure
Smart Power Brochure
Power Shift Brochure
Direct Debit Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Business Plan Terms and Conditions Brochure
Overhead Power Poles Brochure
How to Read You Meter Flyer
Business Gas Flyer
Single Site FAQ Flyer
Multi Site FAQ Flyer
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Brochure
Power Shift Brochure
Power Shift Brochure
Smart Power Brochure
Smart Power Brochure
Complaints Resolution Flyer
Renewable Energy Buyback Scheme Pricing Schedule
Financial Hardship Brochure
Financial Hardship Brochure
Direct Debit Brochure
Business Gas Flyer
Customer Charter Brochure
Customer Charter Brochure
Standard and Non-Standard Contract
Gas Customer Charter
Gas Sales Agreement Terms and Conditions
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges
Standard Electricity Fees and Charges
Smart Power Rates Flyer
Financial Hardship Policy Brochure
Customer Charter Brochure
(ii) Synergy has budgeted $600, 000 per annum to produce, warehouse and distribute customer compliance communications which it is required to distribute to its approximately 1 million customers. This includes information sent on behalf of other agencies for the purpose of communicating important issues in relation to ownership and maintenance of energy infrastructure. To extract the specific costs of producing each leaflet, booklet, guide, or pamphlet from Synergy’s finance system would involve a large number of resources to be directed away from core business.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Western Australian Treasury Corporation
(a) No.
(b)(i-ii) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
Western Power
(a) Yes.
(b)
(i) Name/title/subject
(ii) Cost (Inc GST)
Car vs Pole Safety Postcards
$605
Putting safety first in bushfire season
$946
Customer notification brochure
$18469
Vegetation Mangement Flyers
$429
Western Power's Mid West Energy Project - community hand out
$495
Electrical Safety Captains classroom poster
$528
Shockproof Electrical Safety Activity Book
$7304
Storm Ready checklist brochure
$539
Putting safety first in bushfire season
$3839
Working Safely Postcards
$451
Vegetation 40 Day Notice Books
$6750
Pole Base Clearing Calling Cards
$2501
Vegetation Management Calling Cards
$995
Vegetation Management - Important Changes Flyer
$1230
(c) No.
(d)(i-iv) Not applicable.
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