Question regarding a $1 million ANTA grant and alleged misuse of public funds to protect union interests, prompted by revelations from the Cole Royal Commission. The Minister's response deflects blame and accuses the previous minister of negligence.

AnsweredQoN 731Legislative Assembly
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15 May 2003
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Employment and Training

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This is new information, which has been reported in the Cole royal commission. In the light of the Cole royal commission revelation, will the minister now instigate an investigation of this serious matter concerning an ANTA grant of $1 million and the deliberate attempt to protect the union’s interests rather than public funds that should be used for training? Mr A.J. CARPENTER

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It happened under the minister’s tutelage as minister. She should have known about it; she was negligent, and, quite rightly, she is now on the opposition benches.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: It happened under the minister’s tutelage as minister. She should have known about it; she was negligent, and, quite rightly, she is now on the opposition benches.
It happened under the minister’s tutelage as minister. She should have known about it; she was negligent, and, quite rightly, she is now on the opposition benches.

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