This detailed parliamentary question from Mr. Basil Zempilas seeks comprehensive information regarding the Art Gallery of Western Australia's online collection accessibility, including current figures, future projections, limiting factors, and definitions used for reporting.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2566Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 June 2026
Portfolio
Creative Industries; Heritage; Industrial Relations; Aged Care and Seniors; Women

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I refer to the percentage of the Art Gallery of Western Australia's collection accessible online (as outlined in the 2026-27 Budget) and ask:
(a) How many collection items were accessible online in:
(i) 2024-25;
(ii) 2025-26; and
(iii) are expected to be accessible online in 2026-27;
(b) How many collection items not currently accessible online are capable of being made accessible online;
(c) What factors prevent collection items from being made accessible online, including any legal, cultural, technical, resourcing or policy constraints;
(d) How many collection items are unable to be made accessible online due to:
(i) copyright restrictions;
(ii) cultural sensitivities;
(iii) donor restrictions;
(iv) privacy considerations; and
(v) other limitations;
(e) What actions, initiatives, policy changes, capital works or resourcing changes are expected to increase the percentage of the Art Gallery of Western Australia's collection accessible online;
(f) What was the total number of collection items used to calculate this Key Effectiveness Indicator in:
(i) 2024–25; and
(ii) 2025–26;
(g) How is "accessible online" defined for the purposes of this Key Effectiveness Indicator:
(i) When was that definition or assessment methodology last amended; and
(ii) What changes, if any, were made as part of the most recent amendment; and
(h) As at the most recent assessment:
(i) How many collection items were accessible online; and
(ii) On what date was that assessment undertaken?
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