Question on Notice regarding the use of private charter flights by departments and agencies within the Minister's portfolios. The answer reveals two instances of private charter flights being used.

AnsweredQoN 1435Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 December 2025
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation

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For each department, agency or statutory authority within the Minister’s portfolios for FY24–25 and the current financial year to date: (a) Were any private charter flights utilised; and (b) If yes: (i) What was the cost; (ii) What was the date; (iii) What was the purpose of the flight; (iv) What was the departure port and arrival port; and (v) Who were the passengers (include title, organisation)?

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Answered
17 February 2026
Response time
3 days
(a)-(b)  A private charter was utilised by Main Roads staff in November 2024 to travel from Broome to Fitzroy Crossing for the transition of road maintenance to in-house delivery.
A private charter was utilised by Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure staff in October 2025 to deliver driver licensing services in the remote Aboriginal community of Warakurna.

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