❓ Question regarding consultation with the Town of Victoria Park about the Perth Park project, revealing initial participation followed by opposition and withdrawal by the council.
AnsweredQoN 998Legislative Council
Asked
2 December 2025
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
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I refer to Perth Park, and I as: (a) has any consultation with the Town of Victoria Park occurred; and (b) if yes to (a), what concerns were raised by the Town of Victoria Park?
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Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
Response time
7 days
(a) Yes
(b) The Town of Victoria Park initially participated in the design consultation process on one governance and three working groups.
Since that time, the elected Council has resolved to oppose the Perth Park project.
In late November 2025, the Town of Victoria Park Administration officially withdrew from all groups.
As the Mayor of the Town of Victoria Park, Karen Vernon, has said, ‘large projects usually attract opposition from some quarters.’
(b) The Town of Victoria Park initially participated in the design consultation process on one governance and three working groups.
Since that time, the elected Council has resolved to oppose the Perth Park project.
In late November 2025, the Town of Victoria Park Administration officially withdrew from all groups.
As the Mayor of the Town of Victoria Park, Karen Vernon, has said, ‘large projects usually attract opposition from some quarters.’
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