Question On Notice No. 989 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 October 2022 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Question Directed to the: Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Police; Road Safety; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
Please advise if any member of the Minister's office between the period 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022 accepted gifts and/or hospitality from a union, registered lobbyist, private company and/or individual with whom they have had professional dealings by virtue of their role and duty in the service of the Government (ie. distinct from gifts and/or hospitality provided in a genuinely personal capacity) and, if yes:
(a) which staff member accepted the gift/hospitality;
(b) what was the gift/hospitality and by whom was it given;
(c) what was the estimated dollar value of the gift/hospitality;
(d) when was it given; and
(e) who authorised the acceptance of the gift/authorisation?
Answered on 15 November 2022
(a – d)
Date
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Position
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Description
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From
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Estimated Value
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15/10/2021
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Policy Adviser
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The liquor Stores Association Lion Liquor Industry Awards 2021
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The Liquor Stores Association
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≤ $300
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06/12/2021
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Chief of Staff
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Australian Hotels Association Christmas Cocktail Reception Pamelia Hilton
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Australian Hotels Association
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≤ $300
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20/12/2021
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Chief of Staff
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Big Bash League Cricket Match Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes
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WACA
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≤ $300
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(e)
The acceptance of gifts and/or hospitality is authorised by the employees’ manager and the Executive Director, State Services, Department of the Premier and Cabinet.