❓ A parliamentary question regarding the WA government's response to the Central Pilbara Infrastructure Planning Study, focusing on road infrastructure, Wittenoom remediation, and tax policy impacts on the Pilbara region. The Minister acknowledges the study and outlines planned actions.
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(1) Does the minister accept the recommendations of the Central Pilbara Infrastructure Planning Study? (2) In particular, will he be encouraging the Minister for Transport to fast track the Karratha-Tom Price road as per recommendation No 2? (3) How does the minister propose to address the issues on Wittenoom raised in recommendation No 3(I)? (4) Will he comment on the statement on fiscal policy that there was no consensus about the goods and services tax regime, when in fact the study found that the state and federal tax policies had an adverse effect on the central Pilbara study area? (5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(2) In particular, will he be encouraging the Minister for Transport to fast track the Karratha-Tom Price road as per recommendation No 2? (3) How does the minister propose to address the issues on Wittenoom raised in recommendation No 3(I)? (4) Will he comment on the statement on fiscal policy that there was no consensus about the goods and services tax regime, when in fact the study found that the state and federal tax policies had an adverse effect on the central Pilbara study area? (5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(3) How does the minister propose to address the issues on Wittenoom raised in recommendation No 3(I)? (4) Will he comment on the statement on fiscal policy that there was no consensus about the goods and services tax regime, when in fact the study found that the state and federal tax policies had an adverse effect on the central Pilbara study area? (5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(4) Will he comment on the statement on fiscal policy that there was no consensus about the goods and services tax regime, when in fact the study found that the state and federal tax policies had an adverse effect on the central Pilbara study area? (5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(2) In particular, will he be encouraging the Minister for Transport to fast track the Karratha-Tom Price road as per recommendation No 2? (3) How does the minister propose to address the issues on Wittenoom raised in recommendation No 3(I)? (4) Will he comment on the statement on fiscal policy that there was no consensus about the goods and services tax regime, when in fact the study found that the state and federal tax policies had an adverse effect on the central Pilbara study area? (5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(3) How does the minister propose to address the issues on Wittenoom raised in recommendation No 3(I)? (4) Will he comment on the statement on fiscal policy that there was no consensus about the goods and services tax regime, when in fact the study found that the state and federal tax policies had an adverse effect on the central Pilbara study area? (5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(4) Will he comment on the statement on fiscal policy that there was no consensus about the goods and services tax regime, when in fact the study found that the state and federal tax policies had an adverse effect on the central Pilbara study area? (5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(5) Will he address the financial institutions duty and the bank accounts debits tax in particular? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
(1)-(5) Yes. The needs of the Pilbara community are recognised and, although the Government remains committed to this project, the final cost of the works is likely to be in excess of $240m. This planned expenditure will need to be justified and programmed against other road priorities across the State. Main Roads WA has agreed to develop a concept design along an alignment within the preferred road corridor. This work is due to commence shortly and to be completed by December 2000. The issues relating to Wittenoom will be referred to the Government's interdepartmental committee for Wittenoom to ensure resolution through a whole-of-government approach. The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
The study referred to independent research that was done some time before the goods and services tax package was introduced and the Federal Government's response to the Ralph Review of Business Taxation was announced. There was still considerable debate over the issue. As part of the arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth relating to the overall tax changes, financial institutions duty will be abolished from 1 July 2001. Debits tax is scheduled to be abolished by 1 July 2005, although this is subject to review by the Commonwealth and the States.
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