❓ Opposition Leader Barnett questions Premier Gallop about the delayed tabling of a report on government consultants, implying a lack of transparency. Gallop assures no hidden agenda and promises to provide a timeline for the report.
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I refer the Premier to his commitment to open and accountable government and to the fact that the last report on consultants engaged by government was tabled on 20 August 2002 but related to the six months ending 31 December 2000 - the time of the previous Government. (1) Why has the Premier failed to table a report on consultants engaged by government in a timely manner as promised? (2) Does the Premier consider that a delay of almost two years in tabling reports on government consultants is acceptable? (3) Given that we already know that since coming into office his Government has initiated more than 170 committees, task forces, summits, symposiums and reviews, what is the Premier trying to hide by not tabling a report on his Government’s expenditure? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(1) Why has the Premier failed to table a report on consultants engaged by government in a timely manner as promised? (2) Does the Premier consider that a delay of almost two years in tabling reports on government consultants is acceptable? (3) Given that we already know that since coming into office his Government has initiated more than 170 committees, task forces, summits, symposiums and reviews, what is the Premier trying to hide by not tabling a report on his Government’s expenditure? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(2) Does the Premier consider that a delay of almost two years in tabling reports on government consultants is acceptable? (3) Given that we already know that since coming into office his Government has initiated more than 170 committees, task forces, summits, symposiums and reviews, what is the Premier trying to hide by not tabling a report on his Government’s expenditure? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(3) Given that we already know that since coming into office his Government has initiated more than 170 committees, task forces, summits, symposiums and reviews, what is the Premier trying to hide by not tabling a report on his Government’s expenditure? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(1) Why has the Premier failed to table a report on consultants engaged by government in a timely manner as promised? (2) Does the Premier consider that a delay of almost two years in tabling reports on government consultants is acceptable? (3) Given that we already know that since coming into office his Government has initiated more than 170 committees, task forces, summits, symposiums and reviews, what is the Premier trying to hide by not tabling a report on his Government’s expenditure? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(2) Does the Premier consider that a delay of almost two years in tabling reports on government consultants is acceptable? (3) Given that we already know that since coming into office his Government has initiated more than 170 committees, task forces, summits, symposiums and reviews, what is the Premier trying to hide by not tabling a report on his Government’s expenditure? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(3) Given that we already know that since coming into office his Government has initiated more than 170 committees, task forces, summits, symposiums and reviews, what is the Premier trying to hide by not tabling a report on his Government’s expenditure? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
(1)-(3) I assure the House that we are not trying to hide anything. I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet about the progress of the collation of that material. Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Mr C.J. Barnett: It has been two years. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I am quite happy to seek information on the matter. The Opposition has a real problem in this area. Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Mr C.J. Barnett: With accountability? No. Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: No, on the expenditure of public money. Under our Government, significant savings have been brought to the administration of this State. First, we have saved $3.5 million every year by reducing the number of ministers from 17 to 14. Secondly, we have reduced the number of staff available to all ministers. Thirdly, we have reduced the number of vehicles available to the Government. Fourthly, as a result of the initiative in the first budget brought about by the Treasurer, we have brought into effect across-the-board savings in government. In respect of consultants, there is nothing to hide and no devious manoeuvre on the part of the Government to try to stop this information coming out. I will inquire why it is taking so long. Next week when we come back to the Parliament, I will provide an answer to the Leader of the Opposition on the timetable for the tabling of that information.
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