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❓ A member of parliament is asking the Minister about their social media usage, specifically who has access and responsibility for content on their Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat accounts. The Minister confirms use of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, stating they are public accounts, and does not use Snapchat.

AnsweredQoN 463Legislative Assembly

Asked

24 May 2017

Member

Mr Z.R.F. Kirkup

Portfolio

Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services

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(1) Does the Minister operate a Twitter account: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Twitter account; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Twitter account? (2) Does the Minister operate a Facebook Account or Page: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Facebook Account or Page; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Facebook Account or Page? (3) Does the Minister operate a Instagram account: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Instagram account; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Instagram account? (4) Does the Minister operate a Snapchat account: (a) If yes: (i) who has access to the Snapchat account; and (ii) who is responsible for the content on the Snapchat account?

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Answered

27 June 2017

Responded by

Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services

Response time

8 days

(1) (a)Yes (i-ii) The Minister’s Twitter account is a public account. Anyone has access to viewing the Minister’s account has access to the content posted by the account. (2) (a)Yes (i-ii)The Minister’s Facebook page is a public page. Anyone has access to viewing the Minister’s Facebook page. Anyone is able to like or follow the page. (3) (a) Yes (i-ii) The Minister’s account is public. Anyone who chooses to follow the Minister’s account has access to the content posted by the account. (4) No (i-ii) Not applicable

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