Answers to Questions

Ministerial Travel

127 The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (28 February 2019).

1. On what date did the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment meet with CEO of QBT and federal treasurer of the Liberal Party Andrew Burnes?

2. Has the minister ever met with the any other representative from QBT or HelloWorld?

3. What was discussed at any of the meetings the minister may have had, and did the minister inform the Premier of the content of those conversations?

4. Was a government probity officer present at any of those meetings, and did a government probity officer approve that any of those meetings occur?

5. Has the minister ever received any travel benefits, upgrades or airfares at no or reduced cost from either QBT or HelloWorld?

6. Has the Premier sought an assurance from the minister that he has never received any travel benefit, upgrade or airfare from either QBT or HelloWorld?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): I spoke to Mr Andrew Burnes, CE of QBT, in passing as I was escorted around Australian Tourism Exchange held in Adelaide from 15-19 April 2018.

I have not met formally with Mr Andrew Burnes or any representative from either QBT/Helloworld or received any travel benefits, upgrades or airfares at no or reduced cost from them.

The Premier has not sought an assurance from myself.