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❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on gifts and hospitality accepted by the Minister's office staff from unions, lobbyists, companies, or individuals. The answer provides a list of accepted items, their estimated value, and the authorising parties.

AnsweredQoN 993Legislative Council

Asked

11 October 2022

Member

Hon Tjorn Sibma

Portfolio

Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services

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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?

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Answered

15 November 2022

Responded by

Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services

Response time

9 days

(a-e) Please see attached tabled paper.
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
19/07/2021
Policy Adviser
Travel Tumbler
Neighbourhood Watch Chinese Group
< $300
19/07/2021
Policy Adviser
Lunch Presentation
Bankwest
< $300
19/07/2021
Policy Adviser
Keep Cup
Bank West
< $300

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