❓ Mr. Watson questions the Premier's view on Albany's suitability for hosting a government department. The Premier deflects, stating Albany is good enough but needs a new, more effective MP.
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS — DECENTRALISATION
14. Mr P.B. WATSON to the Premier:
I ask a supplementary question. Why does the Premier not
think that Albany is good enough to host a government department?
14. Mr P.B. WATSON to the Premier:
I ask a supplementary question. Why does the Premier not
think that Albany is good enough to host a government department?
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I think Albany is good enough, and I think Albany needs a new
member of Parliament. We have had enough of the lack of achievement by the
member. At the next election, the people of Albany will have the chance to
elect a new member, hopefully an outstanding member, who will get some success
for Albany.
member of Parliament. We have had enough of the lack of achievement by the
member. At the next election, the people of Albany will have the chance to
elect a new member, hopefully an outstanding member, who will get some success
for Albany.
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