❓ A member of parliament questions the Minister for Electoral Affairs regarding the government's plans for electoral reform, specifically inquiring about cabinet submissions, endorsements, drafting instructions, and intentions for consultation. The Minister confirms plans to reduce the financial disclosure amount and expresses openness to further discussions.
AnsweredQoN 150Legislative Council
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ELECTORAL REFORM
150. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Minister for Electoral Affairs:
I refer to speculation that the
government is readying a bill to provide for electoral reform in Western Australia.
(1) Has cabinet
considered a submission by the minister or the former Minister for Electoral
Affairs; and, if so, on what date was such consideration?
(2) Has cabinet
endorsed a position on electoral reform; and, if so, on what date was such
endorsement?
(3) Has the
minister or the former Minister for Electoral Affairs provided drafting
instructions to Parliamentary Counsel to prepare an electoral reform bill; and,
if so, on what date were such instructions given?
(4) Does the
minister intend to pursue electoral reform during this term of Parliament; and,
if so, by what means does he intend to commence consultation and with whom?
150. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Minister for Electoral Affairs:
I refer to speculation that the
government is readying a bill to provide for electoral reform in Western Australia.
(1) Has cabinet
considered a submission by the minister or the former Minister for Electoral
Affairs; and, if so, on what date was such consideration?
(2) Has cabinet
endorsed a position on electoral reform; and, if so, on what date was such
endorsement?
(3) Has the
minister or the former Minister for Electoral Affairs provided drafting
instructions to Parliamentary Counsel to prepare an electoral reform bill; and,
if so, on what date were such instructions given?
(4) Does the
minister intend to pursue electoral reform during this term of Parliament; and,
if so, by what means does he intend to commence consultation and with whom?
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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) The
McGowan government went to the 2017 state election with a commitment to reduce
the financial disclosure amount from $2 500 to $1 000. It is intended that
legislation will be introduced into Parliament this year, along with amendments
to the Electoral Act 1907 and the Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations
1996 to deal with that issue.
I am also open to discussing further
opportunities for electoral reform and welcome the feedback of members of
Parliament about their appetite for possible changes.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) The
McGowan government went to the 2017 state election with a commitment to reduce
the financial disclosure amount from $2 500 to $1 000. It is intended that
legislation will be introduced into Parliament this year, along with amendments
to the Electoral Act 1907 and the Electoral (Political Finance) Regulations
1996 to deal with that issue.
I am also open to discussing further
opportunities for electoral reform and welcome the feedback of members of
Parliament about their appetite for possible changes.
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