❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on hospitality accepted by public sector employees from private entities, revealing instances within Corrective Services and Training & Workforce Development, some involving existing commercial relationships.
AnsweredQoN 8357Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 August 2012
Member
Portfolio
Training and Workforce Development; Corrective Services
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For each agency within the Minister's portfolio of responsibilities, I ask, has any officer above level 3.1 accepted any hospitality, invitation to an event, free accommodation or free travel from a private company or individual, since 1 April 2012, and if so:
(a) how many officers have accepted any hospitality, invitation to an event, free accommodation or free travel from a private company or individual;
(b) what was the nature of the hospitality, event, free accommodation or free travel, and what is the name of the individual or private company that offered them;
(c) what is the estimated individual value of the hospitality, event, free accommodation or free travel; and
(d) does the agency have any commercial or financial relationship with the private company or individual, and if so, what is the nature of that commercial or financial relationship?
(a) how many officers have accepted any hospitality, invitation to an event, free accommodation or free travel from a private company or individual;
(b) what was the nature of the hospitality, event, free accommodation or free travel, and what is the name of the individual or private company that offered them;
(c) what is the estimated individual value of the hospitality, event, free accommodation or free travel; and
(d) does the agency have any commercial or financial relationship with the private company or individual, and if so, what is the nature of that commercial or financial relationship?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 September 2012
Responded by
Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Corrective Services
Response time
35 days
The following responses supplied by the agencies listed below are for the period 1 April 2012 to 7 August 2012.
The Construction Training Fund
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Department of Corrective Services
(a) Nine officers in 12 instances, accepted hospitality, invitation to an event, free accommodation or free travel from a private company or individual.
(b)-(d)
· Drug education conference with lunch offered by Boehringer Ingelheim to the Department's Senior Pharmacist. The estimated value is $150.00. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Drug education conference with lunch offered by Mundipharma to the Department's Senior Pharmacist. The estimated value is $150.00. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Drug education conference with lunch offered by Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals to the Department's Senior Pharmacist. The estimated value is $150.00. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Breakfast conference offered by Ajilon to the Manager Planning and Business Liaison. The estimated value is $20.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Ajilon as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Breakfast conference offered by Ajilon to the Manager Technical Support. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Ajilon as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Sporting event offered by the Australian Football Commission to the Commissioner. The estimated value is $150.00. This was offered to acknowledge the Commissioner's role in a mentoring program whereby he mentors, in his own time, a member of the State U18 football team. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with the Australian Football Commission.
· Return flight and accommodation to the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA) Summit 2012 offered by the AHA to the Clinical Nurse. The estimated value is $1 400.00. The staff member who attended is an AHA member.
· Industry presentation and lunch offered by Acer to the Director Business Systems. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Acer as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Business lunch offered by CSC Australia to the Director Business Systems. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with CSC Australia as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Return flight and accommodation to a human resources conference offered by an individual to the Director Integrity. The estimated value is $1 534.50. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this individual.
· Business lunch offered by CSC Australia to the Manager Business Projects. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with CSC Australia as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Breakfast conference offered by Murdoch University to the Assistant Commissioner Professional Standards. The estimated value is $98.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Murdoch University as they are an occasional goods/service provider.
Department of Education Services
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Department of Training and Workforce Development
(a) Three officers.
(b)-(d)
· Invitation to Australian Industry Group Defence Council Cocktail Reception. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Invitation to dinner with Chamber of Minerals and Energy Dinner with State Directors General and CME Executive. The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Chamber of Minerals and Energy Annual Business lunch. The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Kentz Safety Conference and Cocktail function. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Invitation to ABC Stakeholder forum and morning tea. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Australian Medical Association's Annual President's Cocktail Party. The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Apprenticeship Solutions Client Appreciation Launch. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Australian India Skills Conference dinner, The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Invitation to Institute of Public Administration Australia breakfast, The estimated value is $25. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Breakfast supplied at stakeholder meeting with National Electrical and Communications Association, The estimated value is $20. Yes, The National Electrical and Communications Association is funded for training services by the Department.
· Lunch supplied at industry roundtable discussion hosted by Curtin University. The estimated value is $100. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· One night's hotel accommodation and return economy flights Perth-Melbourne provided by Workforce Planning Australia for one officer to present at the Workforce Planning Australia 2012 International Conference. The estimated value is $1 000. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
Central Institute of Technology
(a) None.
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Challenger Institute of Technology
(a) Six officers.
(b)-(d)
· Dinner for one officer at Housing Industry Association Apprentice of the Year Award Night, provided by the Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Fund. The estimated value is $77. Challenger Institute has a commercial and financial relationship as they provide training to Housing Industry Association apprentices.
· Breakfast for one officer at Ceiling Solutions Mandurah event, provided by Ceiling Solutions Mandurah. The estimated value is $30. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Two tickets to WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards Sponsorship Cocktail Function. The estimated value is $40 per ticket. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· One ticket to Watermark Networking Cocktail Party. The estimated value is $40. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Four tickets to Hospitality Youth Skills Showcase 2012, provided by Hospitality Group Training WA. The estimated value is $175 per ticket. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
C Y O'Connor Institute
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Durack Institute of Technology
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Goldfields Institute of Technology
(a) Three officers.
(b)-(d)
· Two officers attended HR Strudwick Annual Race Day. The estimated value is $200 ($100 per officer). HR Strudwick has a commercial and financial relationship as they are listed on the Department of Finance Group Buying Agreement.
· One officer attended Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Skywest. The estimated value is $20. Goldfields Institute of Technology has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
Great Southern Institute of Technology
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Kimberley Training Institute
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Pilbara Institute
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Polytechnic West
(a) Five officers.
(b)-(d)
· Two officers attended Open Universities Australia provider conference which included two flight costs plus two night's accommodation. The total cost is $2 171, $1 068 per person (includes registration costs, flights and accommodation). Yes, Polytechnic West is a member of the OUA provider network and delivers qualifications for online students.
· Three people attended the NAIDOC ball at Burswood. The total cost is $375 ($125 per person). Yes. Polytechnic West currently has a training alliance contract with Burswood Entertainment Complex where they jointly fund a training role to service current emerging training needs.
South West Institute of Technology
(a)-(d) One officer attended the Dining for Diversity lunch organised by True Colors. The estimated cost is $25. South West Institute of Technology has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
West Coast Institute of Training
(a) Two officers.
(b)-(d)
· Joondalup Business Association (JBA) Awards Dinner, JBA. The estimated cost is $125. West Coast Institute of Training has no commercial or financial relationship with this company. The Joondalup Business Association is a not for profit organisation. The Institute sponsors the Annual Awards evening as part of its community engagement programs.
· The Perth Event Show, The Scene Team. The estimated cost is $10. West Coast Institute of Training has no commercial or financial relationship with this company. The Scene Team has been utilised by the Institute for the provision of photography services at various Institute events. The Institute adheres to the Government procurement procedures when selecting service providers.
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The Construction Training Fund
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Department of Corrective Services
(a) Nine officers in 12 instances, accepted hospitality, invitation to an event, free accommodation or free travel from a private company or individual.
(b)-(d)
· Drug education conference with lunch offered by Boehringer Ingelheim to the Department's Senior Pharmacist. The estimated value is $150.00. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Drug education conference with lunch offered by Mundipharma to the Department's Senior Pharmacist. The estimated value is $150.00. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Drug education conference with lunch offered by Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals to the Department's Senior Pharmacist. The estimated value is $150.00. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Breakfast conference offered by Ajilon to the Manager Planning and Business Liaison. The estimated value is $20.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Ajilon as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Breakfast conference offered by Ajilon to the Manager Technical Support. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Ajilon as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Sporting event offered by the Australian Football Commission to the Commissioner. The estimated value is $150.00. This was offered to acknowledge the Commissioner's role in a mentoring program whereby he mentors, in his own time, a member of the State U18 football team. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with the Australian Football Commission.
· Return flight and accommodation to the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA) Summit 2012 offered by the AHA to the Clinical Nurse. The estimated value is $1 400.00. The staff member who attended is an AHA member.
· Industry presentation and lunch offered by Acer to the Director Business Systems. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Acer as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Business lunch offered by CSC Australia to the Director Business Systems. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with CSC Australia as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Return flight and accommodation to a human resources conference offered by an individual to the Director Integrity. The estimated value is $1 534.50. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this individual.
· Business lunch offered by CSC Australia to the Manager Business Projects. The estimated value is $50.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with CSC Australia as they are a contracted goods/service provider.
· Breakfast conference offered by Murdoch University to the Assistant Commissioner Professional Standards. The estimated value is $98.00. The Department has a commercial and financial relationship with Murdoch University as they are an occasional goods/service provider.
Department of Education Services
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Department of Training and Workforce Development
(a) Three officers.
(b)-(d)
· Invitation to Australian Industry Group Defence Council Cocktail Reception. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Invitation to dinner with Chamber of Minerals and Energy Dinner with State Directors General and CME Executive. The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Chamber of Minerals and Energy Annual Business lunch. The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Kentz Safety Conference and Cocktail function. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Invitation to ABC Stakeholder forum and morning tea. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Australian Medical Association's Annual President's Cocktail Party. The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Apprenticeship Solutions Client Appreciation Launch. The estimated value is $10. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Australian India Skills Conference dinner, The estimated value is $60. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Invitation to Institute of Public Administration Australia breakfast, The estimated value is $25. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Breakfast supplied at stakeholder meeting with National Electrical and Communications Association, The estimated value is $20. Yes, The National Electrical and Communications Association is funded for training services by the Department.
· Lunch supplied at industry roundtable discussion hosted by Curtin University. The estimated value is $100. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· One night's hotel accommodation and return economy flights Perth-Melbourne provided by Workforce Planning Australia for one officer to present at the Workforce Planning Australia 2012 International Conference. The estimated value is $1 000. The Department has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
Central Institute of Technology
(a) None.
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Challenger Institute of Technology
(a) Six officers.
(b)-(d)
· Dinner for one officer at Housing Industry Association Apprentice of the Year Award Night, provided by the Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Fund. The estimated value is $77. Challenger Institute has a commercial and financial relationship as they provide training to Housing Industry Association apprentices.
· Breakfast for one officer at Ceiling Solutions Mandurah event, provided by Ceiling Solutions Mandurah. The estimated value is $30. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Two tickets to WA Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards Sponsorship Cocktail Function. The estimated value is $40 per ticket. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· One ticket to Watermark Networking Cocktail Party. The estimated value is $40. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
· Four tickets to Hospitality Youth Skills Showcase 2012, provided by Hospitality Group Training WA. The estimated value is $175 per ticket. Challenger Institute has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
C Y O'Connor Institute
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Durack Institute of Technology
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Goldfields Institute of Technology
(a) Three officers.
(b)-(d)
· Two officers attended HR Strudwick Annual Race Day. The estimated value is $200 ($100 per officer). HR Strudwick has a commercial and financial relationship as they are listed on the Department of Finance Group Buying Agreement.
· One officer attended Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Skywest. The estimated value is $20. Goldfields Institute of Technology has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
Great Southern Institute of Technology
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Kimberley Training Institute
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Pilbara Institute
(a) None
(b)-(d) Not applicable.
Polytechnic West
(a) Five officers.
(b)-(d)
· Two officers attended Open Universities Australia provider conference which included two flight costs plus two night's accommodation. The total cost is $2 171, $1 068 per person (includes registration costs, flights and accommodation). Yes, Polytechnic West is a member of the OUA provider network and delivers qualifications for online students.
· Three people attended the NAIDOC ball at Burswood. The total cost is $375 ($125 per person). Yes. Polytechnic West currently has a training alliance contract with Burswood Entertainment Complex where they jointly fund a training role to service current emerging training needs.
South West Institute of Technology
(a)-(d) One officer attended the Dining for Diversity lunch organised by True Colors. The estimated cost is $25. South West Institute of Technology has no commercial or financial relationship with this company.
West Coast Institute of Training
(a) Two officers.
(b)-(d)
· Joondalup Business Association (JBA) Awards Dinner, JBA. The estimated cost is $125. West Coast Institute of Training has no commercial or financial relationship with this company. The Joondalup Business Association is a not for profit organisation. The Institute sponsors the Annual Awards evening as part of its community engagement programs.
· The Perth Event Show, The Scene Team. The estimated cost is $10. West Coast Institute of Training has no commercial or financial relationship with this company. The Scene Team has been utilised by the Institute for the provision of photography services at various Institute events. The Institute adheres to the Government procurement procedures when selecting service providers.
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