❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information about the residency, skills, and costs associated with interstate members of the Western Australian Tourism Board of Commissioners. The answer provides details on the commissioners, their expertise, and associated expenses.
AnsweredQoN 8067Legislative Assembly
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(1) Are any members of the Western Australian Tourism Board of Commissioners resident in a state other than Western Australia and, if so, which Commissioners and in which state are they resident?
(2) In each case, what specialist skills do they bring to their roles that are not available in Western Australia?
(3) What is the annual cost to Tourism Western Australia in travel and accommodation for these appointments?
(2) In each case, what specialist skills do they bring to their roles that are not available in Western Australia?
(3) What is the annual cost to Tourism Western Australia in travel and accommodation for these appointments?
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Answered
8 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
76 days
(1) As at 24 May 2012 Mr Alistair Donald (New South Wales) and Ms Jane McKeon (New South Wales).
(2) Board members are appointed on the basis of their experience, knowledge and skill set in terms of an overall package.
Mr Donald is a corporate lawyer with international experience and a good knowledge of Western Australia, having grown up in Perth. He has sound legal and commercial judgement, an understanding of governance principles, leadership experience, and provides a strategic global legal perspective on matters considered by the Board.
Ms McKeon is from Perth, has a strong national aviation background and a sound understanding of the policy and political frameworks within government. She also has an economics background and broader tourism industry involvement at a national level as a former director of the Australian Tourism Export Council and current director of the Tourism and Transport Forum.
(3) $9,453.38
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(2) Board members are appointed on the basis of their experience, knowledge and skill set in terms of an overall package.
Mr Donald is a corporate lawyer with international experience and a good knowledge of Western Australia, having grown up in Perth. He has sound legal and commercial judgement, an understanding of governance principles, leadership experience, and provides a strategic global legal perspective on matters considered by the Board.
Ms McKeon is from Perth, has a strong national aviation background and a sound understanding of the policy and political frameworks within government. She also has an economics background and broader tourism industry involvement at a national level as a former director of the Australian Tourism Export Council and current director of the Tourism and Transport Forum.
(3) $9,453.38
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