Question on Notice regarding meetings between the Minister (Transport, Planning, Lands) and various unions and organisations between 17 March and 18 May 2017. The Minister confirms meetings occurred with several unions and organisations, providing details on dates, locations, attendees, and topics discussed.

AnsweredQoN 305Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 May 2017
Portfolio
Transport; Planning; Lands

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(1) Since 17 March 2017 has the Minister or any Ministerial staff met with any of the following organisations: (a) Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union; (b) Australian Meat Industries Employees Union; (c) Australia Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union; (d) Australian Worker's Union; (e) Breweries and Bottleyards Employees Union; (f) CEPU Communications Workers Union; CEPU Electrical Union; (g) CFMEU Construction & General Division; CFMEU - Mining Division; (h) Community and Public Sector Union; (i) Finance Sector Union; (j) Food Preservers Union; (k) Maritime Union of Australia; (l) National Union of Workers; (m) Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Union; (n) Transport Workers' Union; (o) United Firefighters Union of WA; (p) United Voice; and (q) the Western Australian Prison Officers' Union of Workers? (2) If yes to (a - q): (a) what are the dates for each meeting; (b) where was each meeting held; (c) who was present at each meeting; and (d) what was discussed at each meeting?

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Answered
20 June 2017
Responded by
Minister for Transport; Planning; Lands
Response time
7 days
(1) Yes.
(2) (a) Between 17 March 2017 and 18 May 2017, the Minister and her staff have met on the following dates: 28 March 2017 – Transport Workers Union (TWU); 28 March 2017 – Maritime Union of Australia - MUA; 4 April 2017 - MUA; 26 April 2017 - TWU; 2 May 2017 – Housing Industry Association; 4 May 2017 – Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU); 9 May 2017 – Planning Institute of Australia.
(b) Ministerial Office; Ministerial Office; South Fremantle Football Club; Premier’s Office; Ministerial Office; Ministerial Office; Ministerial Office.
(c) Minister, Tim Dawson; Minister, Richard Farrell, Adrian Evans, Chris Cain; Minister, Richard Farrell; Premier, Minister, Jo Gaines, Tim Dawson; Minister, John Gelavis, Rachelle Gill, Catherine Evans, Michael Watts, Dane Gaunt; Minister, Richard Farrell, Steve McCartney; Minister, Ray Haeren, Emma De Jager, Amy Lomas, Michael Watts, Courtney Barron, Dane Gaunt.
(d) Overview of transport issues; Overview of maritime issues; Opening of MUA conference; Road infrastructure; Overview of strata issues; Railcars; Overview of planning issues.

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