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❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice seeks information regarding the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority's (MPRA) operations, finances, staffing, and potential misconduct. The response indicates limited activity and no reported issues.

AnsweredQoN 2008Legislative Assembly

Asked

1 April 2014

Member

Mr C.J. Tallentire

Portfolio

Environment

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With regard to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority (MPRA), I ask: (a) did the Minister meet with the MRPA board and/or the Chairman prior to 1 July 2013, and if so, how many times; (b) what was the level of remuneration paid to the Chairman; (c) what level of remuneration was paid to board members; (d) since 1 July 2012 how many times have senior executives of the MPRA travelled for business purposes, to where and at what cost; (e) have board members travelled on MRPA business in the past three years, and if so, to where, and at what cost; (f) what was the rate of staff absenteeism in the MRPA in 2012–13; (g) how many officers in the MPRA were granted study leave in the past twelve months and for what total amount of time; (h) have there been any reported instances of theft, fraud or corruption by staff since 1 July 2012; (i) if yes to (h), how many and what were the circumstances; (j) how many complaints of sexual harassment, bullying or intimidation have been lodged by staff since 1 July 2012; and (k) how many full-time equivalent positions were not filled as at 1 July 2012 in the MPRA?

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Answered

6 May 2014

Responded by

Minister for Environment

Response time

35 days

(a) Yes. Twice.
(b) $20 500 per annum
(c) $8 100 per annum
(d) Nil
(e) Yes. Broome and Exmouth at a cost of $23 146.
(f) Nil. The MPRA is serviced by the Department of Parks and Wildlife.
(g)-(h) Nil
(i) Not applicable
(j)-(k) Nil

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