A WA parliamentary question investigates potential conflict of interest regarding Main Roads WA (MRWA) staff accepting hospitality from RoadCare Australia. The Minister's response denies attendance and references relevant procurement and ethical guidelines.

AnsweredQoN 3Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
Portfolio
Transport

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(2) If yes, what was the position of that officer and has any action been taken in respect to this conduct? (3) What are the rules governing the acceptance of hospitality by MRWA officers? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister

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Answered
17 October 2000
Response time
69 days
(1) No Main Roads staff are known to have attended the Hopman Cup 2000 as guests of RoadCare Australia in their corporate box. (2) Not applicable. (3) Officers involved in the procurement process are required to comply with the policies outlined in the Main Roads' Procurement Management Manual. The policy that relates to the acceptance of gifts and hospitality accords with the principles outlined in the State Supply Commission's 'Ethical Standards in Government Buying' Document.
(3) What are the rules governing the acceptance of hospitality by MRWA officers? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No Main Roads staff are known to have attended the Hopman Cup 2000 as guests of RoadCare Australia in their corporate box. (2) Not applicable. (3) Officers involved in the procurement process are required to comply with the policies outlined in the Main Roads' Procurement Management Manual. The policy that relates to the acceptance of gifts and hospitality accords with the principles outlined in the State Supply Commission's 'Ethical Standards in Government Buying' Document.
Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No Main Roads staff are known to have attended the Hopman Cup 2000 as guests of RoadCare Australia in their corporate box. (2) Not applicable. (3) Officers involved in the procurement process are required to comply with the policies outlined in the Main Roads' Procurement Management Manual. The policy that relates to the acceptance of gifts and hospitality accords with the principles outlined in the State Supply Commission's 'Ethical Standards in Government Buying' Document.

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