A parliamentary question seeks to determine the Treasurer's affiliation with Fabian societies and how Fabian ideology informs the government's cost-of-living response. The answer deflects, referencing parliamentary disclosure requirements and suggesting direct inquiry to the Fabian societies.

AnsweredQoN 1367Legislative Council
Asked
8 November 2023
Portfolio
minister representing the Treasurer

QuestionView source ↗

COOK GOVERNMENT — FABIANISM
1367. Hon BEN DAWKINS to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
(1) Is the
Treasurer a member of the Australian Fabians or the United Kingdom Fabian
Society or on the mailing list of either organisation?
(2) What are
the economic levers or options available within Fabian ideology that will help
the Treasurer deal with the cost-of-living crisis?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the member for some notice
of the question. This answer is provided on behalf of the Treasurer.
(1)–(2) Members
of Parliament declare their positions in professional or business associations
each year as part of their annual return tabled in Parliament. Questions
regarding the membership of an organisation's mailing lists or their
policies should be directed to that organisation.

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