❓ A WA parliamentary question sought to determine if government departments within the Tourism, Small Business, Sport and Recreation, and Peel and the South West portfolios had written policies regarding staff membership payments to clubs/associations since the 2001 election. The responses indicate that most agencies did not have such policies.
AnsweredQoN 1556Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 June 2003
Member
Portfolio
Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West
QuestionView source ↗
(1) For all Government departments or agencies within the Minister’s portfolio, will the Minister advise if there is a written policy in respect of payments of memberships to a club/association for a member of staff since the February State Election of 2001?
(2) If so, will the Minister table the policy?
(2) If so, will the Minister table the policy?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 August 2003
Responded by
Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West
Response time
70 days
WA Tourist Commission
1.
No, there has not been a written policy developed on payments of memberships to clubs and associations for members of staff since February 2001.
2.
Not applicable
Rottnest Island Authority
1.
The Rottnest Island Authority has no written policy in respect of payments of memberships to a club/association for a member of staff.
2.
Not applicable
Small Business Development Corporation
1.
The Small Business Development Corporation does not have a written policy specifically regarding payment of memberships to clubs/associations nor does the Corporation pay any such memberships for members of staff.
2.
Not applicable
Department of Sport & Recreation
1.
No
2.
Not applicable
WA Sport Centre Trust
1.
The WASCT has no written policy in respect of payments to a club / association for a member of staff. Memberships are business related and are approved by Managers or the Chief Executive Officer.
2.
Not applicable
WA Institute of Sport
1.
WAIS has no formal policy. However, legitimate professional memberships to National Sporting Associations if required for legal and insurance reasons are paid for.
2.
Not applicable
Peel Development Commission
1.
The Commission does not have a written policy on this matter. It does not pay membership fees for individual staff members.
2.
Not applicable
South West Development Commission
1.
The South West Development Commission does not have a written policy in respect of payment of memberships to a club/association as the Commission does not pay memberships for any staff members.
2.
Not applicable
1.
No, there has not been a written policy developed on payments of memberships to clubs and associations for members of staff since February 2001.
2.
Not applicable
Rottnest Island Authority
1.
The Rottnest Island Authority has no written policy in respect of payments of memberships to a club/association for a member of staff.
2.
Not applicable
Small Business Development Corporation
1.
The Small Business Development Corporation does not have a written policy specifically regarding payment of memberships to clubs/associations nor does the Corporation pay any such memberships for members of staff.
2.
Not applicable
Department of Sport & Recreation
1.
No
2.
Not applicable
WA Sport Centre Trust
1.
The WASCT has no written policy in respect of payments to a club / association for a member of staff. Memberships are business related and are approved by Managers or the Chief Executive Officer.
2.
Not applicable
WA Institute of Sport
1.
WAIS has no formal policy. However, legitimate professional memberships to National Sporting Associations if required for legal and insurance reasons are paid for.
2.
Not applicable
Peel Development Commission
1.
The Commission does not have a written policy on this matter. It does not pay membership fees for individual staff members.
2.
Not applicable
South West Development Commission
1.
The South West Development Commission does not have a written policy in respect of payment of memberships to a club/association as the Commission does not pay memberships for any staff members.
2.
Not applicable
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