❓ The Minister for Agriculture and Food confirms that the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) coordinated and funded aspects of Charles Massy's speaking tour in WA, incurring costs for speaker fees, accommodation, and a field trip.
AnsweredQoN 757Legislative Council
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I refer to the recent speaking tour in Western Australia of Mr Charles Massy, and I ask: (a) did the Minister or the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development play any role in arranging, coordinating or funding the speaking engagements of Mr Massy whilst in Western Australia; and (b) if yes to (a), please detail those arrangements including any costs borne by the taxpayer?
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Answered
11 April 2018
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
10 days
(a) Yes
(b) Coordination of a seminar and field trip were undertaken by DPIRD staff. Costs were incurred as follows: Speakers fees totalling $2900; Speakers accommodation and incidental costs $1784; Field trip costs $1722.
(b) Coordination of a seminar and field trip were undertaken by DPIRD staff. Costs were incurred as follows: Speakers fees totalling $2900; Speakers accommodation and incidental costs $1784; Field trip costs $1722.
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