❓ Question regarding alleged censorship of councillors and potential government intervention in WALGA's communications policy. The Minister denies any intervention, citing lack of legislative authority.
AnsweredQoN 4796Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
I
refer to media reports over the alleged censorship of councillors and ask has
the Minister or any of his departmental staff contacted the WA Local Government
Association requesting a change in its communications policy: (a) If
not, why not; (b) If
yes, when was the communication made; (c) What
was the recommendation of the Minister or his departmental
staff; and (d) What
was the response of WALGA to the Minister or departmental
staff communication?
refer to media reports over the alleged censorship of councillors and ask has
the Minister or any of his departmental staff contacted the WA Local Government
Association requesting a change in its communications policy: (a) If
not, why not; (b) If
yes, when was the communication made; (c) What
was the recommendation of the Minister or his departmental
staff; and (d) What
was the response of WALGA to the Minister or departmental
staff communication?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
6 days
Neither the Minister nor the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has requested the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) to change its communication policy provided for the optional use of member local governments.
(a) Neither the Minister nor the Department has the legislative authority to intervene in regard to WALGA’s provision of suggested policies for optional use by member local governments. It is a member based organisation. If the members have a problem they can contact WALGA directly.
(b-d) Not applicable.
(a) Neither the Minister nor the Department has the legislative authority to intervene in regard to WALGA’s provision of suggested policies for optional use by member local governments. It is a member based organisation. If the members have a problem they can contact WALGA directly.
(b-d) Not applicable.
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