Question On Notice No. 938 asked in the Legislative Council on 21 September 2022 by Hon Wilson Tucker
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
Has the Minister or their ministerial staff had any contact with any individual or company on the Register of Lobbyists during the 2022 calendar year and, if so:
(a) what are the dates for each meeting or contact;
(b) who was the lobbyist;
(c) what was the nature of the contact;
(d) where was each meeting held;
(e) who was present at each meeting;
(f) what was discussed at each meeting; and
(g) what company or individual was being represented by the lobbyist?
Answered on 25 October 2022
(a – g) On 30 June 2022, there were 256 lobbyists and 105 lobbying companies on the Western Australian Register of Lobbyist.
Lobbyists engage with Government from time to time. The nature of contact from lobbyists is broad and may range from an unprompted phone call or email or an in-person meeting.
Given the broad nature of the Member’s question, which has been asked to all Ministers and their staff, the resources required to collate this information would be substantial. If the Member has a more specific question regarding a particular lobbyist or company, I will endeavour to provide a response.