Question seeks information on the Premier's involvement in the appointment of Honorary Consuls in WA since September 2008. The answer clarifies the Department's limited role, referring to a previous answer for process details.

AnsweredQoN 4912Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 March 2011
Portfolio
Premier

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In relation to advice requested on the appointment of Honorary Consuls in Western Australia, I ask:
(a) on how many occasions since the Premier’s election has the Premier been requested by Ambassadors, Consul-Generals, or associated multicultural personnel with foreign governments, to comment on, or make a recommendation regarding, the appointment of honorary consuls in Western Australia;
(b) which countries or principalities have sought advice, either in writing/email or verbally; and
(c) to which countries or principalities has the Premier responded with advice?

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Answered
17 May 2011
Response time
55 days
Department of the Premier and Cabinet advises:
Since September 2008
(a-c) In relation to the appointment of an Honorary Consul, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet is only involved in the formal process between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the requesting Embassy. I refer the member to the process outlined in the answer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 4894.
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