Question On Notice No. 3376 asked in the Legislative Council on 3 November 2020 by Hon Alison Xamon
Question Directed to the: Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Tabled Paper No: 4694-
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Question
I refer to the management of conflict of interest in Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) and the note on page 116 of their Annual Report that "some senior officials own (in full and/or part) racehorses and/or greyhounds that participate in racing within Western Australia", and I ask:
(a) how is this conflict of interest managed within RWWA;
(b) will RWWA make publicly available the names and winnings of the animals that are owned in part or in full by senior staff at RWWA; and
(c) if no to (b), why not?
Answered on 26 November 2020
(a) Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) conflict of interest obligations are covered within RWWA’s Conflict of Interest policy see tabled paper no #. The policy prescribes the criteria to be applied when assessing potential conflicts of interests in relation to the ownership of racing animals and the appropriate course of action required upon identification of a potential conflict.
(b) RWWA does not make publicly available the names and winnings of the animals that are owned in part or in full by senior staff at RWWA.
(c) RWWA will not make such disclosures on grounds of privacy as any conflict of interest is managed in accordance with the policy.