Mr. Graham asks the Premier about the existence and availability of a regional policy for the Mid West region. The Premier confirms its existence and provides details of key commitments and access points.

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Asked
26 September 2002
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(1) Does the Government have a regional policy for the Mid West Region of the State?
(2) If the answer to (1) is no, why not?
(3) If the answer to (1) is yes, from where is the policy available?

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Answered
25 February 2003
Response time
152 days
Key commitments that form part of the Government's policy for the Mid West Region include: · Allocating $35 million for the redevelopment of the Geraldton Regional Hospital; · Working with the local government to increase services and facilities for seniors; · Working with local interest groups to establish a higher education campus with particular focus on fisheries, aquaculture and marine biology; · Supporting the Geraldton Community Patrol through increased funding; · Support for strategic transport infrastructure which includes the port enhancement project, Southern Transport Corridor and the east-west (Mt Magnet-Agnew) road. · Support for the Geraldton Universities Centre. (2) Not applicable. (3) Government policy documents are available at the Midwest Development Commission and the Department of Local Government and Regional Development. They are also accessible via the web at www.premier.wa.gov.au/main.cfm and the Draft Regional Policy Statement at www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au/rps .
(2) Not applicable. (3) Government policy documents are available at the Midwest Development Commission and the Department of Local Government and Regional Development. They are also accessible via the web at www.premier.wa.gov.au/main.cfm and the Draft Regional Policy Statement at www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au/rps .
(3) Government policy documents are available at the Midwest Development Commission and the Department of Local Government and Regional Development. They are also accessible via the web at www.premier.wa.gov.au/main.cfm and the Draft Regional Policy Statement at www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au/rps .

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