❓ Mr. Murray questions the Leader of the National Party about offering royalties for regions funding to continue the AvonLink service. Mr. Redman deflects, stating he's not the Minister for Regional Development and the decision rests with them and cabinet.
AnsweredQoN 852Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
AVONLINK SERVICE —
DISCONTINUANCE
852. Mr M.P. MURRAY to the
Leader of the National Party:
It was just so embarrassing that I thought I had better stand
up! Has the Leader of the National Party offered to provide royalties for
regions funding as a way to continue this service?
DISCONTINUANCE
852. Mr M.P. MURRAY to the
Leader of the National Party:
It was just so embarrassing that I thought I had better stand
up! Has the Leader of the National Party offered to provide royalties for
regions funding as a way to continue this service?
AnswerView source ↗
I am not the Minister for Regional Development and when I —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : Mr Speaker —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston!
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : The point the member was making was whether I issued,
allocated or supported the allocation of royalties for regions funding —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the first time. I
want to hear the minister so we can move on.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : As
the Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Water; Forestry, I am in
no position to advocate for royalties for regions funding, which, as the member
well knows —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston!
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : I think the member well knows that it is the Minister for
Regional Development who has influence over royalties for regions funding,
which then goes through the cabinet processes.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members! Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the second
time. Have you finished, Leader of the National Party?
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : No, Mr Speaker, although I am trying to give a response—absolutely!
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I call you to order now for the
first time. Can we have this answer in silence so we can move on.
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : As the member well knows, the Minister for Regional Development
is the minister who takes decisions around royalties for regions to cabinet,
and those are subject to cabinet decisions. Quite rightly, members for all
seats in this chamber advocate for the challenges in their seats. Clearly, the
National Party is entitled to take up the views that it has.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : Mr Speaker —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston!
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : The point the member was making was whether I issued,
allocated or supported the allocation of royalties for regions funding —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the first time. I
want to hear the minister so we can move on.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : As
the Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Water; Forestry, I am in
no position to advocate for royalties for regions funding, which, as the member
well knows —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston!
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : I think the member well knows that it is the Minister for
Regional Development who has influence over royalties for regions funding,
which then goes through the cabinet processes.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members! Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the second
time. Have you finished, Leader of the National Party?
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : No, Mr Speaker, although I am trying to give a response—absolutely!
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I call you to order now for the
first time. Can we have this answer in silence so we can move on.
Mr
D.T. REDMAN : As the member well knows, the Minister for Regional Development
is the minister who takes decisions around royalties for regions to cabinet,
and those are subject to cabinet decisions. Quite rightly, members for all
seats in this chamber advocate for the challenges in their seats. Clearly, the
National Party is entitled to take up the views that it has.
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