❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses ScreenWest's funding protocols, conflict of interest safeguards, successful funding applicants, and protection of confidential information. The answer outlines processes, codes of conduct, and future measures to ensure fairness and transparency.
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(1) What protocols and processes are followed by the board of ScreenWest when selecting recipients of funds such as the screen industry partnership fund? (2) What safeguards are in place to minimise conflicts of interest between the board duties of board members and the responsibilities of other positions they may hold? (3) Can the minister name the successful applicant for the government-backed funding initiative screen industry partnership fund? (4) When application is made for grants, how is the confidential information of an applicant company protected from competitor companies that may have a staff member or significant shareholder on the board? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(2) What safeguards are in place to minimise conflicts of interest between the board duties of board members and the responsibilities of other positions they may hold? (3) Can the minister name the successful applicant for the government-backed funding initiative screen industry partnership fund? (4) When application is made for grants, how is the confidential information of an applicant company protected from competitor companies that may have a staff member or significant shareholder on the board? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(3) Can the minister name the successful applicant for the government-backed funding initiative screen industry partnership fund? (4) When application is made for grants, how is the confidential information of an applicant company protected from competitor companies that may have a staff member or significant shareholder on the board? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(4) When application is made for grants, how is the confidential information of an applicant company protected from competitor companies that may have a staff member or significant shareholder on the board? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(2) What safeguards are in place to minimise conflicts of interest between the board duties of board members and the responsibilities of other positions they may hold? (3) Can the minister name the successful applicant for the government-backed funding initiative screen industry partnership fund? (4) When application is made for grants, how is the confidential information of an applicant company protected from competitor companies that may have a staff member or significant shareholder on the board? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(3) Can the minister name the successful applicant for the government-backed funding initiative screen industry partnership fund? (4) When application is made for grants, how is the confidential information of an applicant company protected from competitor companies that may have a staff member or significant shareholder on the board? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(4) When application is made for grants, how is the confidential information of an applicant company protected from competitor companies that may have a staff member or significant shareholder on the board? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(1) Recommendations for funding under the screen industry partnership fund are made to the ScreenWest board by a selection panel. Applications are assessed on a number of selection criteria published for the screen industry via SIPF guidelines and supporting documents. The selection panel for the first round of the SIPF held in December 2002 consisted of an independent national industry expert, Bridget Ikin - formerly head of SBS Independent and a respected producer - and three ScreenWest board members with screen industry expertise: John Fiocco, James Bogle and Tania Chambers, who is also the chief executive of ScreenWest. The majority of the board approved the panel’s selections - with some board members abstaining from voting due to conflict of interest. (2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(2) The ScreenWest board adopted a code of conduct at its meeting of 27 August 2002 based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics, which summarises their obligations and provides guidance about ethical conduct, including conflict of interest practice. ScreenWest also has adopted a conflict of interest code and directors duties. Both of these documents have been available to key screen industry organisations and are consistent with the Corporations Law. The practice of the ScreenWest board is accordingly for individual members to declare potential conflicts of interest and leave the room - or written materials are not circulated to them - in matters in which a potential conflict of interest may exist. Other board members may also request this to occur. This is also consistent with the practice of federal and state film and television funding agencies, including the Australian Film Commission. (3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(3) SIPF funding of $3 million has been approved for three applications by Western Australian companies. This investment will generate combined budgets of $13 million, of which $11.5 million will be spent in Western Australia, resulting in 30 hours of television production showcasing a range of Western Australian locations to the world. The Minister for Culture and the Arts will be announcing the successful applicants shortly. (4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
(4) Applicants frequently request that certain confidential information not be made available to board members from competitor companies. This is respected by the board. Further confidential information of applicant companies is protected from competitors through the ScreenWest board code of conduct based on the Western Australian public sector code of ethics; conflict of interest code and directors duties; and confidentiality agreements signed by members of selection panels. At its February meeting, the ScreenWest board resolved to appoint an independent person - with consultation from key screen industry organisations and the director general - to be available to receive written submissions from screen industry members concerned that a conflict of interest on the part of board members may have inappropriately influenced a board decision. A discussion paper to the industry on this matter is currently being finalised prior to circulation to industry representative bodies.
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