Question regarding public access to the discussions and decisions of a committee managing an industrial estate. The Minister confirms community representation on the committee but denies public access to its proceedings, stating it's for internal departmental assistance.

AnsweredQoN 741Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 September 2000
Member
Portfolio
Resources Development

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(b) if not, why not; and (c) will the discussions and decisions of the Committee be made available to the public, and if so, by what means?
(c) will the discussions and decisions of the Committee be made available to the public, and if so, by what means?

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Answered
14 November 2000
Response time
56 days
The Minister Replied:
(a) Two Harvey Shire Councillors have been appointed to the Committee. I suggest that these Shire Councillors, as elected community representatives, are well placed to represent the community. Further, one of these Councillors is a member of the Kemerton Community Committee. In addition, a representative of the South West Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been appointed to the Committee to represent the small business interests of the community.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) No. The Committee is established by me and exists to assist me and my Department of Resources Development in the management of the industrial estate.

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