Ministerial Staff Travel

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

1. Have any of the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment's Ministerial staff ever met with CEO of QBT and federal treasurer of the Liberal Party Andrew Burnes, or any other representative from either QBT or HelloWorld?

2. What was discussed at any of the meetings the minister's ministerial staff may have had, and did the minister's staff inform the Premier's office of the content of those conversations?

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

4. Have the minister's staff ever received any travel benefits, upgrades or airfares at no or reduced cost from either QBT or HelloWorld?

5. Has the Premier's office sought an assurance from the minister's staff that they have never received any travel benefit, upgrade or airfare from either QBT or HelloWorld?

6. Have any of the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment's staff ever met with CEO of QBT and federal treasurer of the Liberal Party Andrew Burnes, or any other representative from either QBT or HelloWorld?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): None of my staffers have met with Mr Andrew Burnes or any representatives from either QBT/Helloworld or received any travel benefits, upgrades or airfares at no or reduced cost from them.

The Premier's office has not sought an assurance from my staff.