A WA parliamentary question on notice from 2003 inquiring about the amount spent on hiring/purchasing flowers and plants by various government agencies since the February 2001 state election. The answer provides a breakdown of costs for each agency.

AnsweredQoN 1584Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 June 2003
Portfolio
Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West

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(b) what amount has been paid for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers since the February State Election in 2001?
(a) $ 2 551.78 (b) $ 9 125.58 Note - The amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of plants was to enhance our promotional displays at trade shows such as Australian Tourism Exchange 2003, various Caravan and Camping Shows and the Western Australian Visitor Centre. In addition the amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers was to enhance our promotional displays, theme rooms, decorate hospitality suites and provide laurel wreaths at various EventCorp events such as Rally Australia. Rottnest Island Authority (a) $2 009.60 (b) $454.00 Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(b) $ 9 125.58 Note - The amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of plants was to enhance our promotional displays at trade shows such as Australian Tourism Exchange 2003, various Caravan and Camping Shows and the Western Australian Visitor Centre. In addition the amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers was to enhance our promotional displays, theme rooms, decorate hospitality suites and provide laurel wreaths at various EventCorp events such as Rally Australia. Rottnest Island Authority (a) $2 009.60 (b) $454.00 Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
Note - The amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of plants was to enhance our promotional displays at trade shows such as Australian Tourism Exchange 2003, various Caravan and Camping Shows and the Western Australian Visitor Centre. In addition the amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers was to enhance our promotional displays, theme rooms, decorate hospitality suites and provide laurel wreaths at various EventCorp events such as Rally Australia. Rottnest Island Authority (a) $2 009.60 (b) $454.00 Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
In addition the amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers was to enhance our promotional displays, theme rooms, decorate hospitality suites and provide laurel wreaths at various EventCorp events such as Rally Australia. Rottnest Island Authority (a) $2 009.60 (b) $454.00 Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
Rottnest Island Authority (a) $2 009.60 (b) $454.00 Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(a) $2 009.60 (b) $454.00 Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(b) $454.00 Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
Small Business Development Corporation (a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(a) $209.10 (b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(b) $1 417.00 Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
Department of Sport & Recreation (a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(a) Nil (b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(b) $100 WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
WA Sport Centre Trust (a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(a) $19 825.00 The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events. Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues. (b) Nil WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues.
WA Institute of Sport (a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(a) $801 (b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(b) Nil Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
Peel Development Commission (a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants). (b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(b) Nil South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
South West Development Commission (a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(a) $1 754.27 (b) $1 550.00
(b) $1 550.00

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Answered
28 August 2003
Responded by
Minister for Tourism; Small Business; Sport and Recreation; Peel and the South West
Response time
86 days
WA Tourist Commission
(a) $ 2 551.78
(b) $ 9 125.58
Note - The amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of plants was to enhance our promotional displays at trade shows such as Australian Tourism Exchange 2003, various Caravan and Camping Shows and the Western Australian Visitor Centre.
In addition the amount paid by the Western Australian Tourism Commission for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers was to enhance our promotional displays, theme rooms, decorate hospitality suites and provide laurel wreaths at various EventCorp events such as Rally Australia.
Rottnest Island Authority
(a) $2 009.60
(b) $454.00
Small Business Development Corporation
(a) $209.10
(b) $1 417.00
Department of Sport & Recreation
(a) Nil
(b) $100
WA Sport Centre Trust
(a) $19 825.00
The trust has a contract with a plant hire company which covers all plants and pots used in the various function rooms, the main arena and the secondary arena for major events.
Plants are sometimes transported to Arena Joondalup and the SpeedDome for functions and events held at these venues.
(b) Nil
WA Institute of Sport
(a) $801
(b) Nil
Peel Development Commission
(a) $2 432 (excludes GST, includes hire and maintenance of plants).
(b) Nil
South West Development Commission
(a) $1 754.27
(b) $1 550.00

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