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❓ Mr. Love questions the cost and extent of METRONET advertising in newspapers, receiving figures for expenditure in The West Australian and PerthNow. The total newspaper advertising spend since July 1, 2023, is also provided.

AnsweredQoN 981Legislative Assembly

Asked

21 February 2024

Member

Mr R.S. Love

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to the METRONET fortnightly 'updates' appearing in The West Australian, and I ask: (a) What is the cost of these fortnightly advertisements in The West Australian; (b) Are there any other METRONET advertisements appearing in other newspapers: (i) If yes, please list the other newspapers; and (ii) If yes, please provide the cost of the advertisements appearing in these other newspapers; and (c) What is the total amount spent on METRONET advertising since 1 July 2023?

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Answered

21 March 2024

Responded by

Minister for Transport

Response time

7 days

Project communications, particularly for major projects under delivery such as METRONET, are important in keeping the public up to date with milestones and disruptions.
(a)        $4,503
(b)       Yes
(i)        PerthNow
(ii)       $5,000 per fortnight
(c)        $82,315 has been spent on newspaper advertising from 1 July 2023 to 1 March 2024.

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