Question On Notice No. 2000 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 March 2019 by Hon Robin Chapple
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
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
This answer includes the response for the Department of Communities, covering multiple Ministerial portfolios including Disability Services, Volunteering, Seniors and Ageing Housing, Youth and Veterans Issues, as well as my Child Protection, Women’s Interests, Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence and Community Services portfolios.
(a) Yes
(b) The period of 14 March 2018 to 14 March 2019 comprised:
(i) Name of booking agency
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(ii) Number of times used
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(iii) Portfolio area
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(iv) Who the booking was for (position only)
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(v) Reason for travel
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Airbnb
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2
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Disability Services
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Regional Manager
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Travel from Albany to Perth to relieve an officer on extended leave for five weeks.
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Airbnb
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1
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Disability Services
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Regional Manager
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Travel to Albany for a short-term placement.
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Booking.com
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5
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Child Protection
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Senior Regional Child Protection staff (East Kimberley, Pilbara, Murchison and Goldfields).
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Travel in relation to child protection services in regional areas.
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Booking.com
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1
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Housing
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Operational Training Officer
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Travel for training in Broome.
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Booking.com
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1
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Housing
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Bunbury Regional Manager
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Travel for a meeting in Perth.
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Expedia
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1
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Housing
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Manager, North West Housing
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Travel for a meeting in Geraldton.
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Expedia
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1
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Housing
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Manager, Urban Planning
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Travel for Albany housing development.
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Expedia
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1
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Housing
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Director, Intergovernmental Outcomes
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Travel for a housing related conference in Darwin.
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Expedia
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4
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Child Protection
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Senior Regional Child Protection staff (East Kimberley, Pilbara, Murchison and Goldfields).
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Travel in relation to child protection services in regional areas.
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Hotels.com
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2
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Housing
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Executive Director, Regulation and Quality
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Travel to Albany in relation to community housing.
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Hotels.com
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1
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Housing
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Project Manager, Asset Planning
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Travel to York in relation to a project.
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Hotels.com
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1
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Housing
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Project Officer, North West Aboriginal Housing Fund
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Travel to Albany in relation to Spencer Park urban renewal.
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Hotelsone
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1
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Housing
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Project Delivery Manager
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Travel to Karratha in relation to a remote housing project.
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Wotif
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20
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Child Protection
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Senior Regional Child Protection staff (East Kimberley, Pilbara, Murchison and Goldfields).
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Travel in relation to child protection services in regional areas.
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Wotif
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1
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Housing
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Manager, Housing Policy
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Travel for a conference in Melbourne.
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Wotif
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1
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Housing
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Leasing Officer
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Working in Perth for 19 days.
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Wotif
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2
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Housing
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Project Delivery Manager
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Travel to Karratha for a remote housing project.
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Wotif
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3
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Housing
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Goldfields Regional Manager
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Travel for meetings in Perth.
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Wotif
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1
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Housing
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Project Officer, North West Aboriginal Housing Fund
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Travel to Albany in relation to Spencer Park urban renewal.
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(b) (vi) State Government accommodation bookings do not have to be made through the CUATMS2017 - Corporate Travel Management.
The Department of Communities’ direct purchase decisions comply with the State Supply Commission’s Value for Money Policy. Regional purchasing decisions are also aligned to the Buy Local Policy where appropriate.