❓ Ms. Mettam questions the Premier about the Minister for Transport's plan regarding life jacket requirements near shore, particularly concerning children. The Premier acknowledges the consultation process and dismisses the concerns as scaremongering.
AnsweredQoN 1030Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
LIFE JACKETS
1030. Ms L. METTAM to the Premier:
Is the Premier aware of the Minister
for Transport's plan to make life jackets and other safety equipment
non-compulsory for vessels within 400 metres of shore, including for children
who cannot swim, and can the Premier outline to the house the risks of this
ill-conceived policy?
1030. Ms L. METTAM to the Premier:
Is the Premier aware of the Minister
for Transport's plan to make life jackets and other safety equipment
non-compulsory for vessels within 400 metres of shore, including for children
who cannot swim, and can the Premier outline to the house the risks of this
ill-conceived policy?
AnswerView source ↗
I understand that a consultation
process is currently going on in relation to this matter, and community input
is being sought. I think a lot of scaremongering is going on from the member
for Vasse.
process is currently going on in relation to this matter, and community input
is being sought. I think a lot of scaremongering is going on from the member
for Vasse.
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