Page 1850 - Week 05 - Thursday, 11 May 2017

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(4) What was the cost of each visit.

(5) Who accompanied the Speaker on each trip.

(6) What type and class of travel was employed for each trip.

(7) Where was the delegation accommodated overnight (when required).

(8) What hospitality was provided and by whom for each trip.

(9) Were reports tabled in the Assembly; if not, why not; if so, when and can the Speaker provide copies of those reports.

Ms Burch: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) The following Speakers have visited other Australian parliaments for the purpose of meeting presiding officers of Australian Parliaments and to compare and contrast the level and extent of services that are provided by the parliaments to their members:

a) Sixth Assembly – Speaker Berry

b) Seventh Assembly – Speaker Rattenbury

c) Eight Assembly – Speaker Dunne

N.B A similar exercise was not undertaken by the Speaker of the Eighth Assembly as opportunities to engage with Presiding Officers of other Australian legislatures occurred during CPA related activities. The details of those activities are outlined below:

(2) See Attachment A.

(3) The program for each visit is at Attachment B.

(4) See Attachment A.

(5) The Speaker was accompanied on each visit by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

(6) See Attachment A.

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