❓ Hon Simon O’Brien asks the Minister for Local Government about feedback from local governments regarding their role in regulating the proposed prostitution industry. The Minister, Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich, responds that she hasn't heard significant opposition and outlines the consultation process via WALGA.
AnsweredQoN 1262Legislative Council
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PROSTITUTION REGULATION - LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 1262. Hon SIMON O’BRIEN to the Minister for Local Government: (1) What general feedback has the minister received from mayors, shire presidents and councillors about local government being responsible for regulating the Carpenter government’s proposed prostitution industry? (2) Is the minister sure that local government is happy about the role cast for it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
PROSTITUTION REGULATION - LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
(1) What general feedback has the minister received from mayors, shire presidents and councillors about local government being responsible for regulating the Carpenter government’s proposed prostitution industry? (2) Is the minister sure that local government is happy about the role cast for it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
(2) Is the minister sure that local government is happy about the role cast for it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
(1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
PROSTITUTION REGULATION - LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
(1) What general feedback has the minister received from mayors, shire presidents and councillors about local government being responsible for regulating the Carpenter government’s proposed prostitution industry? (2) Is the minister sure that local government is happy about the role cast for it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
(2) Is the minister sure that local government is happy about the role cast for it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
I thank the member for the question. (1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
(1)-(2) In relation to the 140 local governments in this state and what direct feedback I have had - Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
Hon Simon O’Brien : What general feedback? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : General feedback? I have not heard much opposition to it. For example, I was at a forum yesterday that was organised by the Local Government Managers Australia. Certainly, the issue was not raised, albeit there was not a focus on it there. Generally, when I have visited local authorities this has not presented itself as a major issue; in fact, I do not think it has been raised with me at that level. Certainly, the consultation process with legislation is usually that the Western Australian Local Government Association is advised. WALGA often has input in any legislation that deals with or impacts on local government. The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
The Western Australian Local Government Association then communicates directly with local government councils, gets feedback, and provides that feedback back to state government and the respective minister dealing with whatever the legislation is; in this case, it is the Attorney General. I have not heard any loud voice of objection or anything that would cause me concern about that process.
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