❓ Mr. Barnett questions the Minister for Disability Services about honoring a previous government's commitment of $1 million for the Lady Lawley Cottage redevelopment. The Minister acknowledges the commitment and states it will be considered in the budget process, while also criticizing federal funding cuts.
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LADY LAWLEY COTTAGE, GOVERNMENT GRANT
I address my question, which is not about good fun, to the Minister for Disability Services. (1) Is the minister aware that the Australian Red Cross (Western Australia) is about to begin a $4 million redevelopment project at the historic Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe? This facility provides specialist respite care for children with acute physical and intellectual disabilities and other special needs. (2) Is the minister aware that the redevelopment project is dependent on a capital grant of $1 million from the State Government? (3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE
I address my question, which is not about good fun, to the Minister for Disability Services. (1) Is the minister aware that the Australian Red Cross (Western Australia) is about to begin a $4 million redevelopment project at the historic Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe? This facility provides specialist respite care for children with acute physical and intellectual disabilities and other special needs. (2) Is the minister aware that the redevelopment project is dependent on a capital grant of $1 million from the State Government? (3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE
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(1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(1) Is the minister aware that the Australian Red Cross (Western Australia) is about to begin a $4 million redevelopment project at the historic Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe? This facility provides specialist respite care for children with acute physical and intellectual disabilities and other special needs. (2) Is the minister aware that the redevelopment project is dependent on a capital grant of $1 million from the State Government? (3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(2) Is the minister aware that the redevelopment project is dependent on a capital grant of $1 million from the State Government? (3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(1) Is the minister aware that the Australian Red Cross (Western Australia) is about to begin a $4 million redevelopment project at the historic Lady Lawley Cottage in Cottesloe? This facility provides specialist respite care for children with acute physical and intellectual disabilities and other special needs. (2) Is the minister aware that the redevelopment project is dependent on a capital grant of $1 million from the State Government? (3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(2) Is the minister aware that the redevelopment project is dependent on a capital grant of $1 million from the State Government? (3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(3) Will the Government honour the previous Government’s written commitment to provide $1 million towards this redevelopment project? Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
Ms McHALE replied: (1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(1) Of course I am aware of the proposal to redevelop the Lady Lawley Cottage, and I am also aware of the history behind this issue because I am across my portfolio. (2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(2) This is a very expensive redevelopment commitment - in fact, it would cost the Government $1 million. The commitment made by the previous Government has a great deal of history. I know the member for Cottesloe was involved, and the former Minister for Disability Services has commented on this commitment. I also understand their former leader was heavily involved in this proposal. The Lady Lawley Cottage is in need of major refurbishment. It is perhaps indicative of the services provided in the past to people with disabilities. It is still regarded as an institutional centre and it needs to be brought up to date. I am fully aware of the claims by the Red Cross for the refurbishment. (3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
(3) The funding has been allocated in the budget, and I am conscious of the need to provide more services to people with disabilities. That can be compared with the announcement by the federal Government in its recent budget of plans to reduce the allocation to this area from 2002 onwards. That money is needed in this State for accommodation. The Liberal federal Government has decreased the allocation for 2002 by between $50 million and $100 million. That is the legacy with which I am left when planning for the future of people with disabilities. I am very well aware of the commitment and the funding needed by the Red Cross. I will consider it in all seriousness as part of the budget process. Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
Mr Barnett: You have just backed out. Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
Ms McHALE: No, I have not. I have said that the commitment was made, it was in the forward estimates, and I have no intention of undermining the services provided by the Red Cross.
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