❓ Ljiljanna Ravlich questions the Minister for Tourism regarding investment in the cruise ship industry in WA, referencing a report showing significant economic growth. The Minister declines to answer, citing Standing Orders.
AnsweredQoN 1687Legislative Council
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I refer to a recent Access Economics report on the $1.2 billion Australian cruise industry, which showed that the economic contribution of the cruise ship industry to the Western Australian economy, more than doubled in the 2007-08 financial year to be over $21 million compared to the previous year ($9.2million), generating 113 full time equivalent jobs in that 12 month period alone, with further substantial growth expected in the near future, and I ask -
(1) Despite these figures, does the Minister agree that, ‘the investment returns may not currently justify major investment in this area (cruise ships), beyond that which already exists,’ as stated on Tourism Western Australia’s corporate website?
(2) If no to (1), will the Minister ask Tourism WA to formulate policy that will facilitate the continued growth of the cruise ship industry in Western Australia?
(3) If yes to (2), when will the Minister release a plan to further develop the cruise sector business in Western Australia?
(1) Despite these figures, does the Minister agree that, ‘the investment returns may not currently justify major investment in this area (cruise ships), beyond that which already exists,’ as stated on Tourism Western Australia’s corporate website?
(2) If no to (1), will the Minister ask Tourism WA to formulate policy that will facilitate the continued growth of the cruise ship industry in Western Australia?
(3) If yes to (2), when will the Minister release a plan to further develop the cruise sector business in Western Australia?
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Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Tourism
Response time
48 days
(1) In accordance with the advice of the President of the Legislative Council dated 16 March 2010, I decline to supply an answer, as this question, which seeks an expression of opinion, offends against the
Standing Orders of the Legislative Council
. For future reference, please find attached a copy of the relevant Standing Order [see tabled paper no.].
(2) & (3) Not applicable. See part (1).
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Standing Orders of the Legislative Council
. For future reference, please find attached a copy of the relevant Standing Order [see tabled paper no.].
(2) & (3) Not applicable. See part (1).
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