❓ A WA parliamentary question sought information on drone purchases by departments and agencies within the Treasurer's portfolio since January 1, 2017. Most agencies reported no drone purchases, while some referred to other Questions on Notice.
AnsweredQoN 1988Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 September 2017
Member
Portfolio
Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Energy; Aboriginal Affairs
QuestionView source ↗
Since 1 January 2017 have any departments, agencies, commissions or Government Trading Enterprises (GTE) within the Treasurer’s portfolio of responsibilities purchased a drone and if so: (a) what was the make and model of the drone and at what cost; (b) were any accessories purchased and if so, what were the accessories and what was the cost of each; and (c) why was the drone purchased?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 October 2017
Response time
7 days
Department of Treasury (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Department of Finance (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Western Australia Treasury Corporation (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Department of Aboriginal Affairs (1 January 2017 – 30 June 2017) (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (a – c) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1985.
Lands, Approvals and Native Title Unit (a – c) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1998.
Aboriginal Policy Unit (a – c) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1998.
Western Power (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Synergy (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Horizon Power (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Government Employees Superannuation Board (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Insurance Commission of Australia (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Independent Market Operation (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Office of the Auditor General (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Department of Finance (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Western Australia Treasury Corporation (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Economic Regulation Authority (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Department of Aboriginal Affairs (1 January 2017 – 30 June 2017) (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (a – c) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1985.
Lands, Approvals and Native Title Unit (a – c) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1998.
Aboriginal Policy Unit (a – c) I refer the Member to the answer to Legislative Assembly Question On Notice 1998.
Western Power (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Synergy (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Horizon Power (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Government Employees Superannuation Board (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Insurance Commission of Australia (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Independent Market Operation (a – c) No. Not applicable.
Office of the Auditor General (a – c) No. Not applicable.
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