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❓ A WA parliamentary question reveals the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development purchased hair straighteners and a hairdryer for communal end-of-trip facilities at their Nash Street headquarters using state funds.

AnsweredQoN 1241Legislative Council

Asked

15 February 2023

Member

Hon Martin Aldridge

Portfolio

Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing

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I refer to the Nash Street Perth headquarters of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and I ask: (a) have State funds been utilised to purchase hair straighteners (or similar devices) for the building; (b) on what date was each purchase made; (c) what was the total value of each purchase; and (d) what was the intended use for the purchase of such items?

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Answered

14 March 2023

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing

Response time

5 days

a)      Yes
b)      28 April 2021.
c)      A hair straightener and hair dryer were purchased for a total of $288.95.
d)     These items were purchased as part of the relocation of 350 staff to newly acquired premises in Nash Street and are for communal end of trip facilities.

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