❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details about Mr. Charlie Welker's appointments, duties, remuneration, and consultancy work within the Premier's portfolio since February 2001. The response details Welker's roles and payments from various departments.
AnsweredQoN 2251Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 November 2003
Member
Portfolio
Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal Affairs; Science; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
QuestionView source ↗
(1) To what positions has Mr Charlie Welker been appointed within boards, committees or other bodies that fall within your portfolio responsibilities?
(2) What are his duties or responsibilities as a consequence of these appointments?
(3) What annual and other payments is he expected to receive as a result of his appointment to each of these positions?
(4) What consultancy projects or other paid work have been allocated to Mr Welker or his private business interests since 10 February 2001, and how much money has he or his consultancy firm been paid from agencies falling within your portfolio responsibilities as a result of these projects or work?
(2) What are his duties or responsibilities as a consequence of these appointments?
(3) What annual and other payments is he expected to receive as a result of his appointment to each of these positions?
(4) What consultancy projects or other paid work have been allocated to Mr Welker or his private business interests since 10 February 2001, and how much money has he or his consultancy firm been paid from agencies falling within your portfolio responsibilities as a result of these projects or work?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
2 March 2004
Response time
105 days
State Water Strategy (1) Chairman, Premier’s Water Foundation Board (2) Mr Welker and the board members will be responsible for overseeing the selection of research activities and the generation of new funds. The Board will act independently from Government and will be responsible for the ongoing management of the foundation. (3) $330 per full day meeting or $220 per part day meeting less than 4 hours. (4) Nil Department of the Premier and Cabinet (1) - (4) Mr Welker’s organisation has also been paid by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet as follows: Office of the Appeal’s Convenor C Welker (Appeals Tribunal – Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914) October 2001 – October 2002 $29,855.10 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Policy Office C Welker (Chairperson – Collie Water Forum) September 2002 $1,794.65 No ongoing annual payments apply. Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Department of the Premier and Cabinet (1) - (4) Mr Welker’s organisation has also been paid by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet as follows: Office of the Appeal’s Convenor C Welker (Appeals Tribunal – Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914) October 2001 – October 2002 $29,855.10 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Policy Office C Welker (Chairperson – Collie Water Forum) September 2002 $1,794.65 No ongoing annual payments apply. Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Office of the Appeal’s Convenor C Welker (Appeals Tribunal – Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914) October 2001 – October 2002 $29,855.10 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Policy Office C Welker (Chairperson – Collie Water Forum) September 2002 $1,794.65 No ongoing annual payments apply. Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Policy Office C Welker (Chairperson – Collie Water Forum) September 2002 $1,794.65 No ongoing annual payments apply. Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Department of the Premier and Cabinet (1) - (4) Mr Welker’s organisation has also been paid by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet as follows: Office of the Appeal’s Convenor C Welker (Appeals Tribunal – Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914) October 2001 – October 2002 $29,855.10 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Policy Office C Welker (Chairperson – Collie Water Forum) September 2002 $1,794.65 No ongoing annual payments apply. Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Office of the Appeal’s Convenor C Welker (Appeals Tribunal – Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914) October 2001 – October 2002 $29,855.10 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Policy Office C Welker (Chairperson – Collie Water Forum) September 2002 $1,794.65 No ongoing annual payments apply. Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Policy Office C Welker (Chairperson – Collie Water Forum) September 2002 $1,794.65 No ongoing annual payments apply. Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Office of the Minister for the Environment H Ventriss (Consultancy services - Water Services Co-ordination Act review) October 2002 – March 2003 (Mr Ventriss was employed by Mr Welker’s consulting firm on this project) $17,055.50 No ongoing annual payments apply. This information has also been provided by the Minister for the Environment in response to Question on Notice No. 2255. Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Anti-Corruption Commission The Anti-Corruption Commission has provided the following information: (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable. Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Governor’s Establishment (1) None. (2)-(4) Not applicable to the Governors Establishment. Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards advises as follows: (1) Nil. (2)-(4) Not applicable.
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