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❓ A Western Australian parliamentary Question on Notice inquires about the Department of Treasury's membership in the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), including the rationale, decision-maker, cost, and tangible benefits.

AnsweredQoN 3911Legislative Council

Asked

22 March 2016

Member

Hon Kate Doust

Portfolio

Treasurer

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I refer to the Department of Treasury's membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, and ask: (a) why is the department a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (b) who made the decision to have the department become a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia; (c) how much does the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia cost the department; and (d) what tangible benefits has the membership to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia delivered to the department?

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Answered

10 May 2016

Responded by

Minister for Mental Health representing the Treasurer

Response time

49 days

(a) CEDA provides timely and relevant seminars on topics directly relevant to the Department. Membership provides access to CEDA’s extensive research archives and events, providing opportunities to engage with other members and stakeholders whilst gaining access to discounted corporate rates. (b) The Under Treasurer. (c) $6,930. (d) Membership provides access to events at member and corporate rates, exclusive invitations to boardroom briefings and member only access to the CEDA portal, containing CEDA’s extensive research and events archive. Access to these events and information sources increases employees’ understanding of the complexities of the environment in which policy decisions are made, and the breadth of challenges currently facing the public and private sectors.

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