A WA parliamentary question regarding the relocation of Family and Children's Services offices, specifically considering Rockingham City centre. The response details lease expiry dates and reasons for location decisions.

AnsweredQoN 443Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
Member
Portfolio
Family and Children's Services

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(b) when do the relevant leases expire in relation to these offices; (c) has the Government considered re-locating any of these offices into the Rockingham City centre precinct; (d) if not, why not; (e) will the Government discuss this matter with the Rockingham City Council; and (f) if not, why not?
(c) has the Government considered re-locating any of these offices into the Rockingham City centre precinct; (d) if not, why not; (e) will the Government discuss this matter with the Rockingham City Council; and (f) if not, why not?
(d) if not, why not; (e) will the Government discuss this matter with the Rockingham City Council; and (f) if not, why not?
(e) will the Government discuss this matter with the Rockingham City Council; and (f) if not, why not?
(f) if not, why not?

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Answered
14 November 2000
Response time
97 days
The Minister Replied:
Family and Children's Services
(a) Fremantle office (to be relocated within the City of Fremantle)
(b) 30 June 2001
(c)-(d) No, the department already leases office space in Rockingham.
The current lease does not expire until 31 January 2003.
(e)-(f) N/A
Family and Children's Policy Office
(a) None
(b)-(f) Not applicable.
Office of Seniors Interests
(a) The Office of Seniors Interests is planning to relocate in 2007.
(b) The whole-of-government lease on the Office's present accommodation expires on 31 December 2007.
(c)-(d) No, because of the range of services provided by the Office, it is desirable that its accommodation be located where seniors can easily access it. Given the reliance of seniors on public transport a CBD location is preferred. Additionally, it is also important for the Office to be located in reasonable proximity to other stakeholders including state and commonwealth government departments, and major commercial enterprises.
(e) No.
(f) Refer (d).
Women's Policy Office
(a) None.
(b)-(f) Not applicable.

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