Question On Notice No. 987 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 October 2022 by Hon Tjorn Sibma
Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation; International Education; Heritage
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Tabled Paper No: 1823-
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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 – e) [See tabled paper.]
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.