Question on Notice regarding the Premier's involvement in Their Majesties' royal visit to Australia, specifically focusing on notification, itinerary, lobbying for WA inclusion, and attendance at a welcome reception. The Premier's response details the Governor's representation and his own conflicting commitments.

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16 October 2024
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I refer to Their Majesties' royal visit to Australia, and I ask: (a) When did the Premier receive notification that Their Majesties would be visiting Australia; (b) When did the Premier receive notification of the itinerary of Their Majesties; (c) Did the Premier approach anyone including the Commonwealth Government or Buckingham Palace to include Western Australia in the royal visit; and (d) Can the Premier confirm that he declined to attend a welcome reception in Canberra on October 21: (i) If yes, what events was the Premier attending that made him unavailable?

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26 November 2024
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11 days
(a – d) The Governor represented Western Australia at the Ceremonial Welcome. It is noted that no state Premier’s attended the event.
The Premier was unable to attend the Royal Visit Ceremonial Welcome at Parliament House in Canberra due to other commitments, including Telethon, a Cabinet meeting and the sitting of State Parliament.

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