❓ A member of parliament questions the Minister regarding statements made by the Premier about water infrastructure investment under the previous government, alleging misleading information. The Minister defends the Premier's briefings.
AnsweredQoN 647Legislative Council
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I refer the Minister to statements concerning water made by the Premier to the Parliament on April 9, and I quote, ‘The previous Government put all its eggs into the dam basket. The previous Government said to the people of Western Australia that it was drought proofing this State by providing a larger dam capacity.’ -
(1) Minister, did the Premier base his misleading statements on briefings provided by you and your agency?
(2) If not, what steps will you take to ensure that the Premier is informed about the massive groundwater investment undertaken by the Water Corporation during the Liberal era?
(1) Minister, did the Premier base his misleading statements on briefings provided by you and your agency?
(2) If not, what steps will you take to ensure that the Premier is informed about the massive groundwater investment undertaken by the Water Corporation during the Liberal era?
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Answered
18 June 2002
Responded by
Minister for Government Enterprises
Response time
34 days
(1) The Premier has been briefed on the recent, current and planned development of new ground and surface water sources, including the massive $275 million Harvey/Stirling/Harris complex which will be completed this year.
(2) The Premier has been and will continue to be kept fully informed of all developments related to water supply issues.
(2) The Premier has been and will continue to be kept fully informed of all developments related to water supply issues.
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