❓ Mr Trenorden questions the Premier on imposing water restrictions in Perth due to drought in regional WA and shared water resources. The Premier defers to the Water Corporation's advice, avoiding a direct commitment.
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WATER RESTRICTIONS
Given that much of country Western Australia is suffering one of the worst droughts on record, and that country people share water reservoirs such as Mundaring Weir with city consumers - (1) Will the Premier commit his Government to immediately impose water restrictions in Perth? (2) If not, can the Premier explain why not, given that his Government will certainly be forced to impose water restrictions in Perth for the upcoming summer? Dr GALLOP
Given that much of country Western Australia is suffering one of the worst droughts on record, and that country people share water reservoirs such as Mundaring Weir with city consumers - (1) Will the Premier commit his Government to immediately impose water restrictions in Perth? (2) If not, can the Premier explain why not, given that his Government will certainly be forced to impose water restrictions in Perth for the upcoming summer? Dr GALLOP
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(1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
(1) Will the Premier commit his Government to immediately impose water restrictions in Perth? (2) If not, can the Premier explain why not, given that his Government will certainly be forced to impose water restrictions in Perth for the upcoming summer? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
(2) If not, can the Premier explain why not, given that his Government will certainly be forced to impose water restrictions in Perth for the upcoming summer? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
(1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
(1) Will the Premier commit his Government to immediately impose water restrictions in Perth? (2) If not, can the Premier explain why not, given that his Government will certainly be forced to impose water restrictions in Perth for the upcoming summer? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
(2) If not, can the Premier explain why not, given that his Government will certainly be forced to impose water restrictions in Perth for the upcoming summer? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
(1)-(2) On an issue like this I am sure that the Leader of the National Party would appreciate that advice would need to be taken from the most important authority in the process; that is the Water Corporation. I know the National Party finds it easy to come up with ideas, particularly when it is in opposition. When the Leader of the National Party and his colleagues were in government, they certainly caved in easily in the Cabinet when it came to the big issues facing rural and regional Western Australia. Of course the Government is concerned about the water situation, but the answer to the question is simple: on an issue like this, the Government takes advice from the Water Corporation, which monitors the situation. I have heard the chief executive officer of the Water Corporation on the radio on numerous occasions answering questions on this matter. The situation is certainly serious, and when the Water Corporation comes to the Government and indicates that measures need to be taken, the Government will listen to and analyse very carefully what it is told. Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden interjected. Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: Is the Leader of the National Party saying that it is the policy of his party to have water restrictions now? Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden: Yes. Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: What advice has led him to arrive at that conclusion? Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden: Water storage capacity is down to two-thirds. Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: Has the Leader of the National Party taken any advice on this matter from the Water Corporation? Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Mr Trenorden: Yes, I have. Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
Dr GALLOP: The Government will talk to the Water Corporation about these matters, and when that corporation’s advice is that it needs assistance in conserving water resources, the Government will act on that advice.
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