The question seeks clarification on the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development's influence on government decisions affecting rural communities across various portfolios. The Minister's response outlines the processes for input, including cabinet, committees, interagency consultation, and advice from local governments.

AnsweredQoN 475Legislative Council
Asked
20 June 2006
Portfolio
Local Government and Regional Development

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RURAL COMMUNITIES - INPUT OF MINISTER
Can the minister explain what, if any, input he has into government decisions concerning rural communities across other portfolio areas such as roads and utilities? Hon JON FORD

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. Input is achieved through the normal cabinet processes and, when appropriate, through referral to the cabinet standing committee on regional policy. In addition, input into government agency decisions at a regional level is achieved through interagency consultation. Of course, I also receive advice from local governments and regional councils. I take that information into account.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Input is achieved through the normal cabinet processes and, when appropriate, through referral to the cabinet standing committee on regional policy. In addition, input into government agency decisions at a regional level is achieved through interagency consultation. Of course, I also receive advice from local governments and regional councils. I take that information into account.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Input is achieved through the normal cabinet processes and, when appropriate, through referral to the cabinet standing committee on regional policy. In addition, input into government agency decisions at a regional level is achieved through interagency consultation. Of course, I also receive advice from local governments and regional councils. I take that information into account.

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