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❓ Question seeking details of contact between the Minister for Education and Training/staff and lobbyist Newgate Communications since March 17, 2017. The answer denies formal meetings but acknowledges potential administrative or social contact.

AnsweredQoN 1880Legislative Assembly

Asked

17 August 2017

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Education and Training

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I refer to the Premier's answer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 250 and ask since 17 March 2017: (a) has the Minister or current Ministerial staff met or had any contact with representatives of registered lobbyist Newgate Communications Pty Limited and if so: (i) what are the dates for each meeting or instance of contact; (ii) who did Newgate Communications Pty Limited meet with or contact; (iii) what was the topic of discussion for each meeting or instance of contact; (iv) what third party, if any, was being represented by Newgate Communications Pty Limited; (v) was any follow-up action agreed to by the Minister or Ministerial staff: (A) if so, what action was agreed to; and (vi) what form did the contact take (i.e. email, phone) or for meetings, where did they take place?

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Answered

10 October 2017

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Education and Training

Response time

10 days

a) No, however, the Minister and current ministerial staff may have had contact with representatives for administrative purposes only, or may have had incidental or irregular social contact in which case this is not listed.

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