❓ Opposition questions the government's underwriting of the 140 William Street development, drawing parallels to the WA Inc era and requesting the release of the business case. The Minister defers answering, citing complexity.
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140 WILLIAM STREET - UNDERWRITING BY GOVERNMENT
I ask this question on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition. I point out that this question has done the rounds. I think it was referred back from the Premier’s office. (1) When was the last time the Western Australian government underwrote a commercial building development by offering a guaranteed long-term rental agreement valued at more than $1 million a year? (2) What was the address and name, if applicable, of the property subject to that agreement? (3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA
I ask this question on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition. I point out that this question has done the rounds. I think it was referred back from the Premier’s office. (1) When was the last time the Western Australian government underwrote a commercial building development by offering a guaranteed long-term rental agreement valued at more than $1 million a year? (2) What was the address and name, if applicable, of the property subject to that agreement? (3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(1) When was the last time the Western Australian government underwrote a commercial building development by offering a guaranteed long-term rental agreement valued at more than $1 million a year? (2) What was the address and name, if applicable, of the property subject to that agreement? (3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(2) What was the address and name, if applicable, of the property subject to that agreement? (3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(1) When was the last time the Western Australian government underwrote a commercial building development by offering a guaranteed long-term rental agreement valued at more than $1 million a year? (2) What was the address and name, if applicable, of the property subject to that agreement? (3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(2) What was the address and name, if applicable, of the property subject to that agreement? (3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(3) Is the minister aware of the adverse findings made by the WA Inc royal commission concerning property deals that were comparable with the sale of 140 William Street? (4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
(4) Will the minister agree to release the business case supporting the government’s role in the development of 140 William Street to reassure Parliament and the community that this deal is justifiable? I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
I note that given that the question was referred from the Premier’s office to the minister’s office, those reading my copy of the question should read the word “minister” where the word “Premier” is used. Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Due to the complexity of the question, I ask the member to put the question on notice.
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