❓ Question regarding the Minister's confidence in the current Local Government Standards Panel model and potential overhauls within the upcoming Local Government Act legislation review. The Minister's response indicates that all matters are under consideration as part of the Act's review, with any changes dependent on consultation outcomes and government decisions.
AnsweredQoN 4802Legislative Assembly
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I refer to
Local Government Standards Panel and ask: (a) Does
the Minister retain confidence in the current Standards
Panel model: (i) If
not, why not; (b) Is
the Minister’s intention to overhaul the Standards Panel in his new or amended Local Government Act legislation; and (c) What model is the Minister considering for any changes to the Standards Panel?
Local Government Standards Panel and ask: (a) Does
the Minister retain confidence in the current Standards
Panel model: (i) If
not, why not; (b) Is
the Minister’s intention to overhaul the Standards Panel in his new or amended Local Government Act legislation; and (c) What model is the Minister considering for any changes to the Standards Panel?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
6 days
(a-c) As the Member is aware, the Local Government Act 1995 is currently under review. All Matters relating to the operation of the Act are being considered.
Any proposed changes will be dependent on the outcome of the consultation process, further considerations and decisions of Government.
Any proposed changes will be dependent on the outcome of the consultation process, further considerations and decisions of Government.
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