❓ Question seeks to uncover potential lobbying influence on the Premier by a registered lobbyist. The Premier denies contact related to government business during the period Dean Smith was registered, but acknowledges possible social contact.
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Could the Premier advise whether he has had any contact with registered lobbyist Mr Dean Smith, or a representative of Mr Smith’s company, since 1 January 2012, and if so: (a) what were the dates of the contact(s) or meeting(s); (b) what was the nature or subject of discussion during the contact(s) meeting(s); (c) were other people present during the contact(s) or meeting(s); and (d) what were the names of the people present?
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Answered
6 May 2014
Response time
35 days
Between 1 January 2012 and 18 April 2012, the date at which Mr Dean Smith de-registered as a lobbyist, the Premier has had no contact or meetings with registered lobbyist Mr Dean Smith or representatives of Enhance related to government business. The Premier may have had incidental or irregular social contact with Mr Dean Smith during this period.
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