Question On Notice No. 757 asked in the Legislative Council on 13 March 2018 by Hon Martin Aldridge
Question Directed to the: Minister for Agriculture and Food
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the recent speaking tour in Western Australia of Mr Charles Massy, and I ask:
(a) did the Minister or the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development play any role in arranging, coordinating or funding the speaking engagements of Mr Massy whilst in Western Australia; and
(b) if yes to (a), please detail those arrangements including any costs borne by the taxpayer?
Answered on 11 April 2018
(a) Yes
(b) Coordination of a seminar and field trip were undertaken by DPIRD staff. Costs were incurred as follows: Speakers fees totalling $2900; Speakers accommodation and incidental costs $1784; Field trip costs $1722.