Transfer of Management of the Fremantle Cemetery to the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
Public Administration and Finance Committee (2001 - 2005)· 10 December 2003general_report
A WA parliamentary committee investigated the transfer of Fremantle Cemetery management to the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board in 2003. The committee examined the decision-making process, financial implications, and potential impacts on the community, finding a lack of further consultation despite an initial decision to retain the Fremantle Cemetery Board.
Impact
The transfer affects the community served by Fremantle Cemetery, funeral service providers, and both cemetery boards. Concerns were raised about reduced competition and potential cost increases, while the government aimed for efficiency and cost savings.
public_sectorlocal_governmentFremantle CemeteryMetropolitan Cemeteries Boardcemetery managementpublic administrationefficiency savingsconsultation processgovernment policyfinancial reviewcost duplicationfuneral costs
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