Dr. Walker questions the existence of a formal partnership between the WA Government and Local Government. The Government affirms the partnership and highlights ongoing collaboration and funding agreements.

AnsweredQoN 2051Legislative Council
Asked
16 May 2024
Portfolio
Local Government

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(1) Does the Government still have a
formal partnership with Local Government? (2) If no to (1), when did the former partnership cease? (3) If no to (1), why did the former partnership cease? (4) If yes to (1), how often do the partners formally meet? (5) If yes to (1), when did the partners last formally meet? (6) If yes to (1), where are the minutes of the meetings published?

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Answered
18 June 2024
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Local Government
Response time
10 days
1) Yes. The State Government works closely with local governments to deliver a range of services and initiatives. For instance, the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement 2023/24 to 2027/28, which guarantees local governments 20 per cent of the revenue collected from the State's vehicle licence fee collections to be allocated to local roads, was jointly signed in September 2023.
2) N/A
3) N/A
4-6) State and local government representatives meet regularly through a range of fora. Outcomes of meetings, such as joint achievements, are commonly reported through announcements, reports, media statements, correspondence, proceedings of Parliament and council meetings, and other avenues.

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