Ministerial Expenditure

In reply to the Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay) (30 July 2019). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): I have been advised the following:

1. As advised on 30 July 2019, the $232 000 office refurbishment was for my ministerial office. Details of works carried out included:

installation of wide, glass sliding door in reception to assist disabled access

update staff kitchen and breakout area to ensure the office is meeting its OHS&W obligations, including repairing kitchen counter and flooring

repair and re-paint all existing wall and column surfaces

replace broken ceiling tiles

install glass door to existing area to create an appropriate waiting room for high level delegates attending meetings

repair and re-paint lift lobby walls and doors (costs shared with Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure) and;

installation of glass sliding door to boardroom to let in more natural light.