A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the government's plans to protect the Margaret River region from mining, including potential legislative changes. The response is vague, stating the government is considering options and includes a dismissive remark about the questioner's motives.

AnsweredQoN 857Legislative Council
Asked
29 September 2011
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier

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MARGARET RIVER AREA — LEGISLATIVE PROTECTION
(1) What options, if any, are the government considering for the protection of the Margaret River region from mining? (2) Does this include legislative change? (3) If yes to (2), what changes are considered and when will they be introduced into Parliament? Hon NORMAN MOORE

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The government is considering various options for the Margaret River region to ensure an effective planning and land use decision-making framework is in place—unlike what you want to do and stop everything!
(2) Does this include legislative change? (3) If yes to (2), what changes are considered and when will they be introduced into Parliament? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The government is considering various options for the Margaret River region to ensure an effective planning and land use decision-making framework is in place—unlike what you want to do and stop everything!
(3) If yes to (2), what changes are considered and when will they be introduced into Parliament? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The government is considering various options for the Margaret River region to ensure an effective planning and land use decision-making framework is in place—unlike what you want to do and stop everything!
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The government is considering various options for the Margaret River region to ensure an effective planning and land use decision-making framework is in place—unlike what you want to do and stop everything!
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) The government is considering various options for the Margaret River region to ensure an effective planning and land use decision-making framework is in place—unlike what you want to do and stop everything!
(1)–(3) The government is considering various options for the Margaret River region to ensure an effective planning and land use decision-making framework is in place—unlike what you want to do and stop everything!

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