Hon Jim Scott asks about amendments to the Health Act 1911 to empower local governments to address domestic smoke nuisance, referencing the Perth Air Quality Management Plan. The government anticipates introducing the legislation in Spring 2003.

AnsweredQoN 824Legislative Council
Asked
10 June 2003
Portfolio
Health

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(1) When will the Government introduce amendments to the Western Australian
Health Act 1911
in order to give local government the ability to deal with incidences of domestic smoke nuisance?
(2) Was this amendment proposed in the Perth Air Quality Management Plan (PAQMP)?
(3) If so, when was the (PAQMP) finalised?
(4) When can the public expect the amendment to be introduced into Parliament?
(5) Why has introducing the amendment been delayed?

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Answered
27 June 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
17 days
1.
Legislation amending the
Health Act 1911
for this purpose is expected to be introduced in the Spring Sitting 2003.
2.
Yes. Domestic Activities Emissions Action 1.7
3.
December 2000
4.
Answer to (1) refers.
5.
The amendment forms part of a package of proposed changes to health portfolio legislation, requiring all amendments to be finalised before the amending legislation can proceed.

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