A parliamentary question seeking details on flower purchases by various WA government departments and agencies since the 2001 election. The answers reveal varying levels of expenditure and difficulties in tracking petty cash purchases.

AnsweredQoN 1577Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 June 2003
Portfolio
Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management

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(b) what amount has been paid for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers since the February State Election in 2001?
(a) $3,639 (b) $100 - Other occasional low value purchases of flowers are designated as petty expenditure and would require considerable time and expense to accurately ascertain. WORKCOVER WA (a) $8,377 (b) $35 DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS (a) $19,591.84 (b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(b) $100 - Other occasional low value purchases of flowers are designated as petty expenditure and would require considerable time and expense to accurately ascertain. WORKCOVER WA (a) $8,377 (b) $35 DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS (a) $19,591.84 (b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
WORKCOVER WA (a) $8,377 (b) $35 DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS (a) $19,591.84 (b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(a) $8,377 (b) $35 DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS (a) $19,591.84 (b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(b) $35 DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS (a) $19,591.84 (b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS (a) $19,591.84 (b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(a) $19,591.84 (b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(a) $14,382 (b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(b) Nil CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD (a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(a) $5,824.00 (b) Nil
(b) Nil

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Answered
28 August 2003
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection; Indigenous Affairs; Minister Assisting the Minister for Public Sector Management
Response time
86 days
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION
(a) $3,639
(b) $100 - Other occasional low value purchases of flowers are designated as petty expenditure and would require considerable time and expense to accurately ascertain.
WORKCOVER WA
(a) $8,377
(b) $35
DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
(a) $19,591.84
(b) The DIA does not hire flowers. Upon the death of significant Elders within the Aboriginal community, the DIA may purchase flowers as a mark of respect for the funeral. There is no specific cost code and the information would be difficult to extract.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION
(a) $14,382
(b) Nil
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LONG SERVICE LEAVE PAYMENTS BOARD
(a) $5,824.00
(b) Nil

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