Question On Notice No. 1994 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 March 2019 by Hon Robin Chapple
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Aboriginal Affairs; Lands
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Tabled Paper No: 2603-
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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 9 April 2019
Department of Treasury
(a) Yes
(b) [See tabled paper no.]
Department of Finance
(a) Yes
(b) [See tabled paper no.]
Western Australia Treasury Corporation
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
Economic Regulation Authority
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Please refer to Legislative Council question on notice 1998.
Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit
Please refer to Legislative Council question on notice 1982.
Government Employees Superannuation Board
(a) Yes
(b) [See tabled paper no.]
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
Insurance Commission of Western Australia
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
Office of the Auditor General
(a) Yes
(b) [See tabled paper no.]
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Please refer to Legislative Council question on notice 1990.
Landcorp
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
Landgate
(a) No
(b) Not applicable