❓ Mr. Johnston questions the Premier regarding the basis for claims made in a media release about changes to government machinery, specifically concerning fuel purchase negotiations. The Premier cites government policy decision based on research and consultation, but declines to table supporting documents due to Cabinet confidentiality.
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I refer to the Premier's media release dated 10 April 2013 headed
Changes to Machinery of Government
, and specifically to the Premier's view that there was a weaker negotiating position on issues such as fuel purchases, and I ask:
(a) what reports, documents, studies or other information did the Premier rely on to make this statement;
(b) who is the author of these documents, studies or other information, and what is their date; and
(c) will the Premier table these documents, studies or other information?
Changes to Machinery of Government
, and specifically to the Premier's view that there was a weaker negotiating position on issues such as fuel purchases, and I ask:
(a) what reports, documents, studies or other information did the Premier rely on to make this statement;
(b) who is the author of these documents, studies or other information, and what is their date; and
(c) will the Premier table these documents, studies or other information?
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Answered
21 May 2013
Responded by
Hon C.J. Barnett
Response time
34 days
(a-c) The media release dated 10 April 2013 headed 'Changes to Machinery of Government' is based on a Government policy decision. Government undertook appropriate research and consultation, prior to making its policy decision. The reports, documents and studies are subject to Cabinet confidentiality.
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