❓ A parliamentary question addresses the upcoming review of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and seeks clarification on its operational status, potential name change, and government involvement. The Minister's response indicates ongoing consideration of a review and clarifies the academy's branding practices.
AnsweredQoN 1425Legislative Council
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, REVIEW
In June 2002 the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts is due to have a five-year review. (1) When will the Government act to conduct an independent inquiry into the operation of the academy within Edith Cowan University to restore its status as the premier arts training school in Australia? (2) Why has the name of the academy been changed to WAAPA at Edith Cowan University? (3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
In June 2002 the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts is due to have a five-year review. (1) When will the Government act to conduct an independent inquiry into the operation of the academy within Edith Cowan University to restore its status as the premier arts training school in Australia? (2) Why has the name of the academy been changed to WAAPA at Edith Cowan University? (3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(1) When will the Government act to conduct an independent inquiry into the operation of the academy within Edith Cowan University to restore its status as the premier arts training school in Australia? (2) Why has the name of the academy been changed to WAAPA at Edith Cowan University? (3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(2) Why has the name of the academy been changed to WAAPA at Edith Cowan University? (3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(4) See (2).
(1) When will the Government act to conduct an independent inquiry into the operation of the academy within Edith Cowan University to restore its status as the premier arts training school in Australia? (2) Why has the name of the academy been changed to WAAPA at Edith Cowan University? (3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(2) Why has the name of the academy been changed to WAAPA at Edith Cowan University? (3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(3) Was the Government consulted about this change? (4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(4) Have the statutes relating to the academy been altered to reflect the change? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(1) Recommendation 22 of the recent review of the training sector, chaired by Mr Tony McRae, MLA, indicated that there should be a review of the status and future development of WAAPA. Government is still considering this recommendation. (2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(2) The name has not been formally changed. However, WAAPA@ECU is used for badging and promotional purposes. (3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(3) Not applicable. (4) See (2).
(4) See (2).
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