❓ The WA parliamentary question seeks information on media monitoring services used by agencies within the Mental Health; Disability Services; and Child Protection portfolios, including whether they use the government's Media Monitoring Unit and external providers, and the associated costs.
AnsweredQoN 1030Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 August 2013
Member
Portfolio
Mental Health; Disability Services; Child Protection
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to each agency, department and government-trading enterprise within the Minister’s portfolio of responsibilities, and I ask: (a) does the agency, department or government-trading enterprise use the services of the Media Monitoring Unit based at Dumas House; and (b) does the agency, department or government-trading enterprise use media monitoring services other than those provided by the Media Monitoring Unit: (i) if yes to (b), which company provides the media monitoring service; and (ii) if yes to (b), what is the annual cost of this service?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 September 2013
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Mental Health; Disability Services; Child Protection
Response time
35 days
Mental Health Commission
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(i) Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd.
(ii) There is no cost to the Mental Health Commission as this service is accessed through the Department of Health contract with the Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd.
Drug and Alcohol Office
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(i) iSentia.
(ii) There is no cost to the Drug and Alcohol Office as this service is provided via the Department of Health.
Disability Services Commission
(a) Yes, but at no cost to the Disability Services Commission, and with no authority to request any services.
(b) Yes.
(i) iSentia
(ii) $16,171.20 (2012/13 financial year).
Department for Child Protection and Family Support
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(i) iSentia.
(ii) $18,977.88 (2012/13 financial year).
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(i) Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd.
(ii) There is no cost to the Mental Health Commission as this service is accessed through the Department of Health contract with the Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd.
Drug and Alcohol Office
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(i) iSentia.
(ii) There is no cost to the Drug and Alcohol Office as this service is provided via the Department of Health.
Disability Services Commission
(a) Yes, but at no cost to the Disability Services Commission, and with no authority to request any services.
(b) Yes.
(i) iSentia
(ii) $16,171.20 (2012/13 financial year).
Department for Child Protection and Family Support
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(i) iSentia.
(ii) $18,977.88 (2012/13 financial year).
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