❓ Question regarding the Department of Finance's membership with the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), including rationale, cost, and benefits. The response details the purpose, decision-maker, cost, and benefits of the membership.
AnsweredQoN 3913Legislative Council
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I refer to the Department for Finance's membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, and ask: (a) why is the department a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (b) who made the decision to have the department become a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (c) how much does the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia cost the department; and (d) what tangible benefits has the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia delivered to the department?
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Answered
17 May 2016
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Finance
Response time
56 days
The Department of Finance advises:
(a) The Department of Finance is a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia to maintain awareness of trends and challenges in the Western Australian economy that inform the development of policies and regulations.
(b) Director General
(c) $6, 930
(d) Membership entitles the Department’s staff to a discount when attending events that provide information relevant to the Finance portfolio, such as diversifying the WA economy, best practice in infrastructure delivery and improving productivity.
(a) The Department of Finance is a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia to maintain awareness of trends and challenges in the Western Australian economy that inform the development of policies and regulations.
(b) Director General
(c) $6, 930
(d) Membership entitles the Department’s staff to a discount when attending events that provide information relevant to the Finance portfolio, such as diversifying the WA economy, best practice in infrastructure delivery and improving productivity.
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