Mr. Papalia questions the Minister for Local Government, Mr. Castrilli, regarding the lack of funding for new library stock, citing advice from WALGA. The Minister initially believes funding is in the arts budget but promises to confirm after Mr. Papalia states the State Library of WA advised WALGA otherwise.

AnsweredQoN 506Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 June 2009
Portfolio
Local Government

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PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING — PURCHASE OF STOCK
How then does the minister explain the advice that I have received from the Western Australian Local Government Association that there is no funding for the purchase of new library stock? Mr G.M. CASTRILLI

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It is very interesting because now I can work out a good pattern of where WALGA is at. My understanding is that the funding is in the arts budget. Mr P. Papalia : The State Library of Western Australia told WALGA it was not. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : I will confirm that and get back to the member.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI replied: It is very interesting because now I can work out a good pattern of where WALGA is at. My understanding is that the funding is in the arts budget. Mr P. Papalia : The State Library of Western Australia told WALGA it was not. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : I will confirm that and get back to the member.
It is very interesting because now I can work out a good pattern of where WALGA is at. My understanding is that the funding is in the arts budget. Mr P. Papalia : The State Library of Western Australia told WALGA it was not. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : I will confirm that and get back to the member.
Mr P. Papalia : The State Library of Western Australia told WALGA it was not. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : I will confirm that and get back to the member.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI : I will confirm that and get back to the member.

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