❓ Hon Barbara Scott questions the Minister for Racing and Gaming about the proposed closure of the Burswood Dome, seeking clarification on government approvals, legislative changes, and financial support for the Perth Arena. The Minister confirms no approval has been given and the casino operator is obligated to maintain the Dome.
AnsweredQoN 1199Legislative Council
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BURSWOOD DOME
I refer the minister to the proposed closure of the Burswood Dome. (1) Has the government already given or indicated its intent to give approval for the dome to be closed and demolished? (2) If so, when was approval given and why would the government allow its closure? (3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
I refer the minister to the proposed closure of the Burswood Dome. (1) Has the government already given or indicated its intent to give approval for the dome to be closed and demolished? (2) If so, when was approval given and why would the government allow its closure? (3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(1) Has the government already given or indicated its intent to give approval for the dome to be closed and demolished? (2) If so, when was approval given and why would the government allow its closure? (3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(2) If so, when was approval given and why would the government allow its closure? (3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
(1) Has the government already given or indicated its intent to give approval for the dome to be closed and demolished? (2) If so, when was approval given and why would the government allow its closure? (3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(2) If so, when was approval given and why would the government allow its closure? (3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(3) When will the government proceed to enact relevant legislative change to the Burswood act to allow the dome to be closed and demolished? (4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(4) If no approval has been given by the government, has the owner of the casino been notified of the obligation under the act to maintain the dome for public events; and, if not, why not? (5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(5) If the government intends to approve the closure of the dome, will the government require any financial support from the casino for the proposed Perth Arena; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(3) The government’s current policy is for the casino operator to meet its obligation under the agreement scheduled to the Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985 to maintain and operate the Burswood Dome. (4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(4) The casino operator is aware of its obligations outlined in (3). (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
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