❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the Premier's travel to the eastern states, specifically concerning Voice to Parliament campaigning and potential impact on the Perth Children's Hospital crisis. The Premier's response focuses on attending a Council for the Australian Federation meeting.
AnsweredQoN 1191Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
PREMIER — EASTERN STATES TRAVEL
1191. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
(1) Did the
Premier campaign for the Voice to Parliament while on his most recent travel to
the eastern states?
(2) What was the
cost of air travel and accommodation to the state of Western Australia for the
Premier to travel to the eastern states on that occasion?
(3) Did the
Premier's visit to the eastern states impact on his ability to respond
to the crisis at Perth Children's Hospital?
(4) Will the
Premier reimburse the state for any campaigning expenses associated with the
Voice campaign, given this is a federal matter?
1191. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
(1) Did the
Premier campaign for the Voice to Parliament while on his most recent travel to
the eastern states?
(2) What was the
cost of air travel and accommodation to the state of Western Australia for the
Premier to travel to the eastern states on that occasion?
(3) Did the
Premier's visit to the eastern states impact on his ability to respond
to the crisis at Perth Children's Hospital?
(4) Will the
Premier reimburse the state for any campaigning expenses associated with the
Voice campaign, given this is a federal matter?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(4) The
Premier travelled to Adelaide last week for the Council for the Australian
Federation meeting on health system reform.
It is disappointing, though
unsurprising, that the Liberal Party does not believe the WA government should
be represented in these forums.
Premier travelled to Adelaide last week for the Council for the Australian
Federation meeting on health system reform.
It is disappointing, though
unsurprising, that the Liberal Party does not believe the WA government should
be represented in these forums.
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