A parliamentary question regarding the implementation and impact of the Ocean Gardens (Inc) Bill 2003, focusing on resident satisfaction, communication, and financial accountability. The Minister's responses indicate satisfaction with the legislation and its implementation.

AnsweredQoN 1270Legislative Council
Asked
3 May 2005
Portfolio
Local Government and Regional Development

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I refer to the passage in 2004 of the
Ocean Gardens (Inc) Bill 2003,
and ask -
(1) Have there been any complaints from residents of Ocean Gardens since the legislation came into force?
(2) If so, what was the nature of these complaints?
(3) Is the Minister satisfied that the legislation has given residents of Ocean Gardens the certainty they were seeking to achieve peace of mind?
(4) Has the Minister (or his predecessor), ensured that advice on the issue was provided to each resident of Ocean Gardens?
(5) Has a letter outlining the new arrangements been sent to all residents?
(6) If not, why not?
(7) Is the Minister aware whether the Town of Cambridge and the new board of Ocean Gardens have amended their constitution?
(8) If so, have residents been advised of the outcome?
(9) If not, why not?
(10) Will the Minister table a copy of all relevant correspondence to residents on this matter since the passage of the legislation?
(11) Have any funds been taken out of Ocean Gardens by the Town of Cambridge?
(12) If so, how much and for what purpose was it used?
(13) Is the Minister satisfied that the legislation now provides the level of accountability required?

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Answered
18 May 2005
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries representing the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development
Response time
15 days
(3) Yes. (4) Yes. (5) & (6) A pamphlet from the Hon Tom Stephens, former Minister for Local Government and Regional Development, was provided to each resident. (7) The Ocean Gardens (Inc.) Act 2004 amended the Constitution. (8) & (9) Key information was disclosed in the pamphlet referred to above. (10) A copy of the pamphlet will be tabled for information. [see tabled paper no]. (11) & (12) It is understood that no such funds have been taken out of Ocean Gardens. (13) Yes.
(4) Yes. (5) & (6) A pamphlet from the Hon Tom Stephens, former Minister for Local Government and Regional Development, was provided to each resident. (7) The Ocean Gardens (Inc.) Act 2004 amended the Constitution. (8) & (9) Key information was disclosed in the pamphlet referred to above. (10) A copy of the pamphlet will be tabled for information. [see tabled paper no]. (11) & (12) It is understood that no such funds have been taken out of Ocean Gardens. (13) Yes.
(5) & (6) A pamphlet from the Hon Tom Stephens, former Minister for Local Government and Regional Development, was provided to each resident. (7) The Ocean Gardens (Inc.) Act 2004 amended the Constitution. (8) & (9) Key information was disclosed in the pamphlet referred to above. (10) A copy of the pamphlet will be tabled for information. [see tabled paper no]. (11) & (12) It is understood that no such funds have been taken out of Ocean Gardens. (13) Yes.
(7) The Ocean Gardens (Inc.) Act 2004 amended the Constitution. (8) & (9) Key information was disclosed in the pamphlet referred to above. (10) A copy of the pamphlet will be tabled for information. [see tabled paper no]. (11) & (12) It is understood that no such funds have been taken out of Ocean Gardens. (13) Yes.
(8) & (9) Key information was disclosed in the pamphlet referred to above. (10) A copy of the pamphlet will be tabled for information. [see tabled paper no]. (11) & (12) It is understood that no such funds have been taken out of Ocean Gardens. (13) Yes.
(10) A copy of the pamphlet will be tabled for information. [see tabled paper no]. (11) & (12) It is understood that no such funds have been taken out of Ocean Gardens. (13) Yes.
(11) & (12) It is understood that no such funds have been taken out of Ocean Gardens. (13) Yes.
(13) Yes.

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