❓ Dr. Pettitt asks the Minister for Planning and Lands about the delay in releasing and implementing State Planning Policy 2.9, concerning planning for water resources, which was finalised in early 2024. The Minister confirms awareness and states the policy is under government consideration.
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(1) Is the Minister aware that the Western Australian Planning Commission finalised consultation on 'State Planning Policy 2.9', on planning for water resources in late 2021, and the policy itself in early in 2024? (2) Why has this policy, referenced in (1), not been released and implemented? (3) When will this policy, referenced in (1), be released and implemented?
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Answered
24 June 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Lands
Response time
7 days
(1 – 3)
Yes. The policy is currently being considered by Government.
Yes. The policy is currently being considered by Government.
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