❓ Question regarding the costs associated with the State Government's Community Cabinet held in Albany, answered with a breakdown of venue hire and catering costs, and a note on alcohol served.
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I refer to the State Government's Community Cabinet held in Albany at the start of this year, and I ask: (a) What was the total cost of venue hire; (b) What was the total cost for the food; (c) What was the total cost for the drink; and (d) Was any money spent on alcoholic beverages: (i) If so, please provide the total cost of the alcoholic beverages?
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6 August 2024
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6 days
(a – d) The Cook Labor Government is committed to ensuring that Western Australia communities have the opportunity to participate in discussions on local issues with the Premier and Ministers.
Since coming to government in 2017, the WA Labor Government has held 27 Community Cabinets. Community Cabinets generally take place over two days and include a town hall/community forum and multiple engagements with local business operators, volunteers, sporting clubs, schools and other community organisations.
At the Community Cabinet held in Albany on 4 and 5 February 2024, the total cost of venue hire (including staff) for multiple community events was $1,506.13 and the total cost of catering and beverages was $4,608.95. Limited alcohol was served at the community town hall event, which was attended by approximately 140 members of the Albany community – as well as two staff members from the Leader of the National Party’s office and then-National Party MLC Louise Kingston, who were very interested to hear how the Cook Labor Government is delivering for regional Western Australia.
Since coming to government in 2017, the WA Labor Government has held 27 Community Cabinets. Community Cabinets generally take place over two days and include a town hall/community forum and multiple engagements with local business operators, volunteers, sporting clubs, schools and other community organisations.
At the Community Cabinet held in Albany on 4 and 5 February 2024, the total cost of venue hire (including staff) for multiple community events was $1,506.13 and the total cost of catering and beverages was $4,608.95. Limited alcohol was served at the community town hall event, which was attended by approximately 140 members of the Albany community – as well as two staff members from the Leader of the National Party’s office and then-National Party MLC Louise Kingston, who were very interested to hear how the Cook Labor Government is delivering for regional Western Australia.
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