❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the vehicles used by Executive Transport Services, particularly the Premier's vehicle, focusing on security measures, vehicle lifespan, and carbon emissions offsetting.
AnsweredQoN 4704Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 February 2019
Member
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations
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(1) What is the make and model of each vehicle presently maintained and/or driven by Executive Transport Services (ETS)? (2) In relation to the Premier's vehicle, was any study taken as to the security requirements of the vehicle and if so, were any measures taken to make his vehicle more secure: (a) What was the total cost of the additional security measures (the nature of these measures do not have to be specified)? (3) Was the Dignity Protection Unit consulted on the Premier's vehicle? (4) Were any security concerns raised in relation to the use of a SUV versus a sedan for the Premier's vehicle: (a) What is the anticipated lifespan of the Premier's vehicle? (5) Have there been any other security assessments undertaken of any other Minister's vehicle and if so, for what Minister: (a) Were any measures taken to make any Minister's vehicle more secure and if so what was the total cost of additional security measures (the nature of these measures do not have to be specified)? (6) Are all vehicle emissions within the ETS offset through carbon credits or the like: (a) If so, what is the total annual value of these carbon offsets, what organisation provides them and where are the offsets located (within WA, within Australia, international etc.); and (b) If not, why not?
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Answered
12 March 2019
Response time
6 days
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(1)
Make and Model
Amount
Toyota Kluger
5
Mazda CX5
1
Toyota Camry
1
Subaru Impreza
1
Holden Commodore
1
Land Rover Discovery
2
Toyota Prius
1
Volkswagen Golf
1
Toyota Prado
2
Fiat 500x
1
Lexus RX350
1
(2) No.
(2)(a) Not applicable
(3) The Department works with the Dignitary Protection Unit concerning all aspects of security for the Premier and Ministers.
(4) No.
(4)(a) 24 months or 80,000 kms.
(5)(a-b) A Security and Vulnerability and risk Mitigation Assessment to evaluate risks to Ministers whilst in transit has been completed and strategies put in place to minimise vulnerabilities.
(6)(a-b) The Department of Finance, State Fleet is responsible for the offsets associated with leased vehicles with the Government’s vehicle fleet. The member should direct this question to the Minister for Finance.
(1)
Make and Model
Amount
Toyota Kluger
5
Mazda CX5
1
Toyota Camry
1
Subaru Impreza
1
Holden Commodore
1
Land Rover Discovery
2
Toyota Prius
1
Volkswagen Golf
1
Toyota Prado
2
Fiat 500x
1
Lexus RX350
1
(2) No.
(2)(a) Not applicable
(3) The Department works with the Dignitary Protection Unit concerning all aspects of security for the Premier and Ministers.
(4) No.
(4)(a) 24 months or 80,000 kms.
(5)(a-b) A Security and Vulnerability and risk Mitigation Assessment to evaluate risks to Ministers whilst in transit has been completed and strategies put in place to minimise vulnerabilities.
(6)(a-b) The Department of Finance, State Fleet is responsible for the offsets associated with leased vehicles with the Government’s vehicle fleet. The member should direct this question to the Minister for Finance.
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