❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Premier regarding the Wittenoom Steering Committee's final report and the government's plans for the remaining residents of Wittenoom, particularly concerning compulsory acquisition and the health and safety evidence for closing the township. The Premier's response indicates the report is still under consideration.
AnsweredQoN 2606Legislative Council
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With regard to the findings of the Wittenoom Steering Committee, I ask -
(1) Will the Premier table the final report of this Committee?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) Does the Government intend to forcibly remove the remaining residents of the township via a process of compulsory acquisition?
(4) If no to (3), how does the Government intend to deal with the remaining residents?
(5) On the basis of what health and safety evidence does the Government plan to close down the township?
(1) Will the Premier table the final report of this Committee?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) Does the Government intend to forcibly remove the remaining residents of the township via a process of compulsory acquisition?
(4) If no to (3), how does the Government intend to deal with the remaining residents?
(5) On the basis of what health and safety evidence does the Government plan to close down the township?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
26 November 2004
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
10 days
The report is still under consideration. It is not appropriate to table the report until is is considered.
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