Hon. Linda Savage questions the Premier regarding the "Early Childhood Development in Western Australia: Capturing the Potential" report, specifically its tabling and cost. The response provides context but avoids direct answers on timing and receipt.

AnsweredQoN 123Legislative Council
Asked
15 March 2011
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier

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“EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA: CAPTURING THE POTENTIAL” — REPORT TABLING
I refer to the report “Early Childhood Development in Western Australia: Capturing the Potential” by Brenton Wright. (1) When did the Premier receive the report? (2) Why has the Premier failed to table the report? (3) When will the Premier table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon NORMAN MOORE

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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
(1) When did the Premier receive the report? (2) Why has the Premier failed to table the report? (3) When will the Premier table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
(2) Why has the Premier failed to table the report? (3) When will the Premier table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
(3) When will the Premier table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
(4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
(1)–(3) In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between commonwealth, state and territory governments to pursue substantial reforms in the areas of education skills and early childhood development. In May 2009, Morton Philips Pty Ltd was engaged to provide Mr Brenton Wright to undertake services associated with an early childhood and learning development project. This is a whole-of-government issue, and accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the project and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.
(4) Please refer to tabled paper 2418.

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