❓ A parliamentary question regarding the ALP's support for local government and the potential implementation of 'One Vote, One Value' in local government elections, similar to the proposed changes for State elections. The Premier's response indicates support for equal representation within local government districts.
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(1) Does the Australian Labor Party support our system of local government in Western Australia?
(2) As it is the intention of the Government to introduce “One Vote, One Value” for State elections, is it the intention of the Government to introduce “One Vote, One Value” for local government elections?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) What will the quota of votes be for -
(a) the metropolitan area; and
(b) regional Western Australia?
(2) As it is the intention of the Government to introduce “One Vote, One Value” for State elections, is it the intention of the Government to introduce “One Vote, One Value” for local government elections?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) What will the quota of votes be for -
(a) the metropolitan area; and
(b) regional Western Australia?
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Answered
31 July 2001
Response time
49 days
(b) regional Western Australia?
(2) - (3) The Local Government Act 1995 requires local governments to have regard for the ratio of councillors to electors when reviewing wards. I support this provision, believing that within each local government district, electors should be equally represented by members as far as possible. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(2) - (3) The Local Government Act 1995 requires local governments to have regard for the ratio of councillors to electors when reviewing wards. I support this provision, believing that within each local government district, electors should be equally represented by members as far as possible. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
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