❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Minister for Tourism about a review of intrastate air services, specifically regarding potential negative impacts of breaking up the coastal network on tourism and Skywest Airlines. The Minister states she hasn't received the report but is aware of stakeholder considerations.
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INTRASTATE AIR SERVICES — Department for Planning and Infrastructure REVIEW
(1) Has the minister received the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s recommendations on the review of intrastate air services that was due for completion in December 2008? (2) If yes to (1), will the minister advise whether the DPI recommended a break-up of the coastal network? (3) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact on tourism in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia in the event that a break-up of the coastal network is supported? (4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
(1) Has the minister received the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s recommendations on the review of intrastate air services that was due for completion in December 2008? (2) If yes to (1), will the minister advise whether the DPI recommended a break-up of the coastal network? (3) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact on tourism in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia in the event that a break-up of the coastal network is supported? (4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(2) If yes to (1), will the minister advise whether the DPI recommended a break-up of the coastal network? (3) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact on tourism in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia in the event that a break-up of the coastal network is supported? (4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(3) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact on tourism in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia in the event that a break-up of the coastal network is supported? (4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(5) See answer to (3) above.
(2) If yes to (1), will the minister advise whether the DPI recommended a break-up of the coastal network? (3) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact on tourism in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia in the event that a break-up of the coastal network is supported? (4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(3) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact on tourism in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia in the event that a break-up of the coastal network is supported? (4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(4) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd and its employees? (5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(5) Is the minister aware of the potential negative impact that the break-up of the coastal network could have on tourism operators in Esperance, Carnarvon, Kalbarri and Monkey Mia? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(3) The Minister for Tourism has not received the report, which is being considered by the Minister for Transport. However, the minister has been advised that the interests of, and impact on, all stakeholders, including relevant communities, have been taken into account as part of the review process. This has included substantial public and stakeholder consultation. (4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(4) The Minister for Tourism has met with Skywest Airlines and it has briefed her on its operations. (5) See answer to (3) above.
(5) See answer to (3) above.
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