❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on taxpayer-funded airline memberships and business class travel entitlements within the Tourism, Small Business, Sport and Recreation, and Peel and the South West portfolios. The response details memberships for the Western Australian Tourism Commission and the Department of Sport & Recreation, referencing Premier's Circular 14/01 for travel guidelines.
AnsweredQoN 1991Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 September 2003
Member
Portfolio
Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West
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(1) What are the full names and classifications of all officers who have Qantas Club memberships, or other Airline membership programs paid for by the taxpayer within your portfolio for the financial years 2001/2002 and/or 2002/2003?
(2) What are the amounts paid for each of the officers for the financial years 2001/2002 and/or 2002/2003?
(3) Will the Minister table the policy document in respect to the entitlement for an airline membership?
(4) If not, why not?
(5) Will the Minister provide the full names and classifications of all officers who have an entitlement to fly business class?
(2) What are the amounts paid for each of the officers for the financial years 2001/2002 and/or 2002/2003?
(3) Will the Minister table the policy document in respect to the entitlement for an airline membership?
(4) If not, why not?
(5) Will the Minister provide the full names and classifications of all officers who have an entitlement to fly business class?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
4 December 2003
Responded by
Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West
Response time
79 days
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION
1.
AMARANTI, Paolo Mr, Class 1, The Qantas Club, $203.50
BERTELLI, Madeleine Mrs, Class 1, The Qantas Club, $614.24
BOWEN, John Mr, 6, The Qantas Club, $634.48
DE STEFANI, Loretta Ms, O/S (equivalent 6), The Qantas Club, $500.00
GOODALL, Grant Mr, 9, Ansett Airlines Golden Wing Club, $183.80 (Mr Grant Goodall’s membership terminated 2002)
GOODALL, Grant Mr, 9, The Qantas Club, $572.16 (Mr Grant Goodall’s membership terminated 2002)
GREGORY, Ross Mr, 7, The Qantas Club, $634.48
JOHNSON, Ian Mr, 6, The Qantas Club, $317.24 (Mr Ian Johnson’s membership terminated 2002)
McGRATH, Don Mr, 7, The Qantas Club, $869.16 (Mr Don McGrath membership terminated 2002)
McVEIGH, Terry Mr, 9, Ansett Airlines Golden Wing Club, $302.75 (Mr Terry McVeigh’s membership terminated 2001)
THOMAS, Rick Mr, 9, The Qantas Club, $634.48
WAYMAN, Linda Ms, Class 1, The Qantas Club, $317.24 (Ms Linda Wayman’s membership terminated 2002)
WILSON, Richard Mr, 9, The Qantas Club, $931.48
2.
See answer 1.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY
1.
Nil.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1.
The Small Business Development Corporation did not pay for Qantas Club Membership or other airline membership programs for officers in the 2001/02 or 2002/03 financial years.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2..
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & RECREATION
1.
Ron Alexander, G2 Step One, Director General Department of Sport and Recreation
2.
Membership paid in 2002/2003 for the period 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2005 was $572.16 (Inc GST).
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
WA SPORTS CENTRE TRUST
1.
Mr Graham Moss, CEO WASCT
2.
2001/02: $340.00
2002/03: nil
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT
1.
None.
2.
Not applicable
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1.
There are no officers of the Peel Development Commission who have airline membership programs paid for by the taxpayer.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Check this answer)
1.
The South West Development Commission has not paid Qantas Club membership or any other airline membership for any staff member for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
1.
AMARANTI, Paolo Mr, Class 1, The Qantas Club, $203.50
BERTELLI, Madeleine Mrs, Class 1, The Qantas Club, $614.24
BOWEN, John Mr, 6, The Qantas Club, $634.48
DE STEFANI, Loretta Ms, O/S (equivalent 6), The Qantas Club, $500.00
GOODALL, Grant Mr, 9, Ansett Airlines Golden Wing Club, $183.80 (Mr Grant Goodall’s membership terminated 2002)
GOODALL, Grant Mr, 9, The Qantas Club, $572.16 (Mr Grant Goodall’s membership terminated 2002)
GREGORY, Ross Mr, 7, The Qantas Club, $634.48
JOHNSON, Ian Mr, 6, The Qantas Club, $317.24 (Mr Ian Johnson’s membership terminated 2002)
McGRATH, Don Mr, 7, The Qantas Club, $869.16 (Mr Don McGrath membership terminated 2002)
McVEIGH, Terry Mr, 9, Ansett Airlines Golden Wing Club, $302.75 (Mr Terry McVeigh’s membership terminated 2001)
THOMAS, Rick Mr, 9, The Qantas Club, $634.48
WAYMAN, Linda Ms, Class 1, The Qantas Club, $317.24 (Ms Linda Wayman’s membership terminated 2002)
WILSON, Richard Mr, 9, The Qantas Club, $931.48
2.
See answer 1.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY
1.
Nil.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1.
The Small Business Development Corporation did not pay for Qantas Club Membership or other airline membership programs for officers in the 2001/02 or 2002/03 financial years.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2..
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & RECREATION
1.
Ron Alexander, G2 Step One, Director General Department of Sport and Recreation
2.
Membership paid in 2002/2003 for the period 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2005 was $572.16 (Inc GST).
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
WA SPORTS CENTRE TRUST
1.
Mr Graham Moss, CEO WASCT
2.
2001/02: $340.00
2002/03: nil
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT
1.
None.
2.
Not applicable
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
PEEL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1.
There are no officers of the Peel Development Commission who have airline membership programs paid for by the taxpayer.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (Check this answer)
1.
The South West Development Commission has not paid Qantas Club membership or any other airline membership for any staff member for the financial years 2001/2002 and 2002/2003.
2.
Not applicable.
3.
Travel by Ministers and officers is undertaken in accordance with the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers, contained in Premier’s Circular 14/01. A copy of the Circular is tabled for the Member’s information.
In particular, Part 9 stipulates that Chief Executive Officers are responsible for determining whether to meet the cost of Government officers joining or maintaining membership of airline lounge facilities, frequent flyer schemes or similar services, and suggests some considerations relevant to the CEO’s decision.
4.
Not applicable.
5.
Part 4 of the Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers states that Economy Class will be used for all official domestic and overseas travel, with the exceptions set out in 4.2.
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