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❓ A parliamentary question seeking information on the Minister's use of mobile communication devices and third-party messaging applications, and whether their use complies with the State Records Act 2000. The answer is a general statement affirming compliance.

AnsweredQoN 347Legislative Assembly

Asked

24 May 2017

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

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(1) Is the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) provided mobile phone the only method of mobile phone communication for the Minister: (a) If not, how many other mobile phones does the Minister have and is it used to conduct Ministerial business? (2) Is the DPC provided iPad the only type of tablet used by the Minister: (a) If not, how many other tablet devices does the Minister have and is it used to conduct Ministerial business? (3) Does the Minister use any third-party messaging applications on any of their mobile phones or tablet devices: (a) If yes, what is the name of this application; and (b) If yes, does the Minister maintain the use of this application in a manner consistent with the State Records Act 2000 ?

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Answered

28 June 2017

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

Response time

9 days

The Minister uses many methods of communication in the course of her role. The Minister is aware of her obligations under the State Records Act 2000 and complies with those obligations

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