Question On Notice No. 1995 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 March 2019 by Hon Robin Chapple
Question Directed to the: Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Defence Issues; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Tabled Paper No: 3926-
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Question
I refer to the use of booking agents, booking platforms or multinational online travel agencies by departmental staff and Ministers, and I ask:
(a) in the last year have ministerial departments used the services of booking agents, booking platforms or multinational online travel agencies other than Corporate Travel Management (CTM) for the provision of accommodation for the Minister, ministerial staff and departmental staff; and
(b) if yes to (a), please list the following information:
(i) the name of the booking agency, booking platform or multinational online travel agency;
(ii) the number of times it was used;
(iii) for which portfolio area of responsibility;
(iv) who the booking was made for;
(v) and the reason for the travel; and
(vi) the reason why CTM was not used for the booking?
Answered on 11 April 2019
Tourism Portfolio
Tourism Western Australia
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1982
Rottnest Island Authority
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1986
Racing and Gaming Portfolio
For the Racing, Gaming and Liquor Division of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1990
For Racing and Wagering Western Australia, Burswood Park Board, Liquor Commission, Gaming and Wagering Commission, Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal and Gaming Community Trust
(a) No
(b) (i-iv) Not Applicable
Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association
(a) Yes
(b)(i) Accommodation through Booking .com and Meeting organisations (Greyhound Clubs Australia/Nationals)
(ii) 6
(iii) Racing
(iv) General Manager (2), Racing Manager (3), CFO (1)
(v) Attend Greyhound Clubs Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting
(vi) the organisation is cost conscious and purchases the cheapest accommodation.
Small Business Portfolio
Small Business Development Corporation
(a) No
(b) (i-iv) Not Applicable
Defence Issues Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1982
Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Portfolio
Please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1990