❓ Mr. Kelly questions the Minister for Water regarding the quality of Lake Joondalup in light of rising water charges. The Minister defends the price increases and promises to investigate the issue.
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WATER
QUALITY — LAKE JOONDALUP
180. Mr D.J. KELLY to the Minister for Water:
I ask a supplementary question. Given that the government has
put up water charges by nearly 60 per cent since coming into office, including
by six per cent this year, can the public not expect something better than to
have our waterways and parklands used as a public toilet?
QUALITY — LAKE JOONDALUP
180. Mr D.J. KELLY to the Minister for Water:
I ask a supplementary question. Given that the government has
put up water charges by nearly 60 per cent since coming into office, including
by six per cent this year, can the public not expect something better than to
have our waterways and parklands used as a public toilet?
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I undertake to follow up on the matter raised by the member.
I absolutely support the government's position this year to raise the
prices as it has. There is a huge expectation from the public in terms of the
quality of water supply and effluent management and the like, and we undertake
to find that balance between the community expectations and ensuring we do not
put undue pressure on household prices. We have achieved that balance, and the
argument that the government has put around the price rises in this coming
budget is appropriate. I have not had too many questions on that matter and it
has not been raised in Parliament. I think it has been raised in public forums.
The only time it was raised in this place was when the member moved an
amendment to the Premier's address, which I am perfectly happy to
debate. I certainly support the government's position and I undertake
to follow up on this issue and get back to the member.
I absolutely support the government's position this year to raise the
prices as it has. There is a huge expectation from the public in terms of the
quality of water supply and effluent management and the like, and we undertake
to find that balance between the community expectations and ensuring we do not
put undue pressure on household prices. We have achieved that balance, and the
argument that the government has put around the price rises in this coming
budget is appropriate. I have not had too many questions on that matter and it
has not been raised in Parliament. I think it has been raised in public forums.
The only time it was raised in this place was when the member moved an
amendment to the Premier's address, which I am perfectly happy to
debate. I certainly support the government's position and I undertake
to follow up on this issue and get back to the member.
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