A member of parliament questions the Premier regarding the basis for changes to the South West Integrated System, specifically requesting documentation supporting claims of a lack of long-term planning. The Premier cites government policy decision and cabinet confidentiality.

AnsweredQoN 75Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 April 2013
Portfolio
Premier

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I refer to your media release dated 10 April 2013 headed
Changes to machinery of Government
, and I ask:
(a) can the Premier please provide the specific title, date and author of any reports, documents, studies or other information that has been provided to the Premier that demonstrates that the current structure in the South West Integrated System has resulted in a lack of longer-term planning on electricity market requirements, including energy security; and
(b) will these reports, documents, studies or other information be tabled?

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Answered
21 May 2013
Responded by
Hon C.J. Barnett
Response time
34 days
(a-b) The media release dated 10 April 2013 headed 'Changes to Machinery of Government' is based on a Government policy decision. Government undertook appropriate research and consultation, prior to making its policy decision. The reports, documents and studies are subject to Cabinet confidentiality.

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