❓ Opposition Leader McGowan questions Premier Barnett on a potential Western Power sale, accusing him of breaking a promise. The Premier states no decision has been made and any policy would be taken to the election.
AnsweredQoN 798Legislative Assembly
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ASSET
SALES — WESTERN POWER
798. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
I refer to the Premier's commitment to sell Western Power.
(1) Why is the Premier breaking a longstanding promise not to
sell Western Power?
(2) What negotiations is the Premier having with the Leader
of the National Party on a joint position?
SALES — WESTERN POWER
798. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
I refer to the Premier's commitment to sell Western Power.
(1) Why is the Premier breaking a longstanding promise not to
sell Western Power?
(2) What negotiations is the Premier having with the Leader
of the National Party on a joint position?
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(1)–(2)
The last state budget listed Western Power among a number of assets that the
government was considering for privatisation. We are yet to make a decision on Western
Power.
Mrs M.H. Roberts interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
We have not.
The SPEAKER :
Through the Chair.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
We are yet to make a decision on the possible privatisation of Western Power.
When cabinet makes a decision, if that is endorsed, in my case, by the Liberal
party room, we will make a public announcement. I reiterate that if cabinet
and/or the Liberal Party or the National Party make a decision to go down that
path, nothing will be done beyond that prior to the election. We will go to the
election with a policy position. That is what I have said from the very outset.
The last state budget listed Western Power among a number of assets that the
government was considering for privatisation. We are yet to make a decision on Western
Power.
Mrs M.H. Roberts interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
We have not.
The SPEAKER :
Through the Chair.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
We are yet to make a decision on the possible privatisation of Western Power.
When cabinet makes a decision, if that is endorsed, in my case, by the Liberal
party room, we will make a public announcement. I reiterate that if cabinet
and/or the Liberal Party or the National Party make a decision to go down that
path, nothing will be done beyond that prior to the election. We will go to the
election with a policy position. That is what I have said from the very outset.
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