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❓ Mr. Love questions the Premier on implementing a ministerial diary disclosure system similar to NSW, referencing the government's commitment to transparency. The Premier's response deflects, highlighting donation reforms and criticising the opposition.

AnsweredQoN 960Legislative Assembly

Asked

1 February 2024

Member

Mr R.S. Love

Portfolio

Premier

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I refer to the WA Government's media statement titled 'Cook Government delivers fair and transparent electoral system' and the Premier's comment that "We made a commitment to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability in the political process and we have delivered.", and I ask : (a) In the interest of transparency, integrity and accountability in the political process, will you consider implementing a ministerial diary disclosure system similar to that of New South Wales: (i) If not, why not?

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Answered

12 March 2024

Response time

7 days

(a) The WA Labor Government has delivered on its election commitment to improve the transparency and accountability of donations to political parties and candidates to ensure public confidence in the Western Australian electoral process. Unlike the Liberal and National parties, who voted against the reforms, the WA Labor Government has a record of improving transparency and accountability across the government and the electoral system.
(i) Not applicable.

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