❓ Mr Kirkup asks whether any smart speakers were purchased by agencies within the Minister's portfolios during the 2017-18 financial year, and if so, details about them. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions states that due to the low value of such items, they are not recorded in the accounting system.
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In respect of the Minister's portfolio responsibilities for any ministerial offices, departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards, I ask: (a) were any smart speakers (i.e. Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod, Google Home) purchased in this 2017-18 financial year; and (b) if yes, what was the model, price and intended purpose of each smart speaker purchased?
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15 August 2018
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Minister representing the Minister for Environment; Disability Services
Response time
10 days
(a)-(b) Due to the low value, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions does not record such items in the accounting system.
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