❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the reclassification of Disability Justice Centres as public works, potentially overriding local planning laws. The Minister denies seeking the reclassification or legal advice directly and reiterates that the Kenwick and Herne Hill sites will not be used.
AnsweredQoN 6022Legislative Council
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I refer to the Disability Justice Centres, which will now be classed as public works, meaning the State Government can override local planning and regulations, and I ask —
(1) Did the Minister seek this reclassification so that local planning by laws can be bypassed?
(2) When did the Minister first seek the advice from the State Solicitor?
(3) Will the Minister rule out using this change in classification to bypass local laws after the 2013 election and then building the justice centres in Kenwick and Herne Hill as initially proposed?
(1) Did the Minister seek this reclassification so that local planning by laws can be bypassed?
(2) When did the Minister first seek the advice from the State Solicitor?
(3) Will the Minister rule out using this change in classification to bypass local laws after the 2013 election and then building the justice centres in Kenwick and Herne Hill as initially proposed?
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Answered
8 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
57 days
I refer the Hon Member to the response for Question on Notice 6020 for additional information on this matter.
1. No.
2. I did not seek advice from the State Solicitor. The Disability Services Commission sought legal advice.
3. As I have previously stated Disability Justice Centres will not be built on the Kenwick and Herne Hill sites originally announced .
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1. No.
2. I did not seek advice from the State Solicitor. The Disability Services Commission sought legal advice.
3. As I have previously stated Disability Justice Centres will not be built on the Kenwick and Herne Hill sites originally announced .
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