❓ Mr. Kirkup asked about the purchase of smart speakers by agencies under the Minister's portfolio in the 2017-18 financial year. Most agencies reported no purchases, while others referred to separate Questions on Notice.
AnsweredQoN 3158Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2018
Member
Portfolio
Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
QuestionView source ↗
In respect of the Minister's portfolio responsibilities for any ministerial offices, departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards, I ask: (a) were any smart speakers (i.e. Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, Google Home) purchased in this 2017-18 financial year; and (b) if yes, what was the model, price and intended purpose of each smart speaker purchased?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Response time
9 days
Ministerial Office
a) No
b) Not applicable
Tourism Portfolio
Tourism Western Australia
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3169
Rottnest Island Authority
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3166
Racing and Gaming Portfolio
For the Racing, Gaming and Liquor Division of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3162
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA)
a) No
b) Not applicable
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association (WAGRA)
a) No
b) Not applicable
Burswood Park Board (BPB)
a) No
b) Not applicable
Small Business Portfolio
Small Business Development Corporation
a) No
b) Not applicable
Defence Issues Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3169
Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3162
a) No
b) Not applicable
Tourism Portfolio
Tourism Western Australia
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3169
Rottnest Island Authority
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3166
Racing and Gaming Portfolio
For the Racing, Gaming and Liquor Division of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3162
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA)
a) No
b) Not applicable
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association (WAGRA)
a) No
b) Not applicable
Burswood Park Board (BPB)
a) No
b) Not applicable
Small Business Portfolio
Small Business Development Corporation
a) No
b) Not applicable
Defence Issues Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3169
Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 3162
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