❓ Mr. Krsticevic questions the Minister for Local Government about retaining references to WALGA in the amended Local Government Act 1995. The Minister acknowledges WALGA's historical inclusion and the ongoing Act review, deferring a specific response until the review's completion.
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I
refer to the proposed amendments to the Local
Government Act 1995 and ask will the Minister retain the references to
WALGA in the new legislation: (a) If
not, why not; (b) Why
is WALGA, as an association, included in the current Local Government Act 1995 ; and (c) Is
the Minister considering amending the references in the Act regarding WALGA: (i) If
yes, what changes is the Minister considering?
refer to the proposed amendments to the Local
Government Act 1995 and ask will the Minister retain the references to
WALGA in the new legislation: (a) If
not, why not; (b) Why
is WALGA, as an association, included in the current Local Government Act 1995 ; and (c) Is
the Minister considering amending the references in the Act regarding WALGA: (i) If
yes, what changes is the Minister considering?
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Answered
19 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
6 days
(a-c) WALGA and its precursors have been included in the Local Government Act since 1995. This is consistent with many other Australian jurisdictions.
The Local Government Act 1995 is currently under review. Second phase submission are due by 31 March 2019. The Minister will put out his response to the Act Review in due course.
The Local Government Act 1995 is currently under review. Second phase submission are due by 31 March 2019. The Minister will put out his response to the Act Review in due course.
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