❓ Hon Martin Aldridge questions the Labor party's stance on electoral reform, specifically regarding the freedom of Labor MPs to vote according to their electorate's views. He also inquires about the Ministerial Expert Committee on Electoral Reform's appointment date and costs.
AnsweredQoN 82Legislative Council
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MINISTERIAL EXPERT COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL REFORM
82. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Electoral Affairs:
I refer to an article published in
the Kalgoorlie Miner on 5 May 2021 titled ''MP Kyle McGinn says
he will listen to his electorate before making any decisions on electoral
reform''.
(1) Given the
comments of the recently elevated Labor frontbencher, will Labor MPs be able to
express their vote freely and in response to their electorates' views
on any proposed electoral reform?
(2) If no to (1), why does Hon Kyle McGinn appear to
be misguided about his ability to vote in the interests of his electorate,
rather than his party?
(3) I note that
the terms of reference for the ministerial expert committee cite the term of
appointment as eight weeks from cabinet appointment. What was the date of
cabinet appointment?
(4) What is the cost of the
ministerial expert committee to date and the expected total cost?
82. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Electoral Affairs:
I refer to an article published in
the Kalgoorlie Miner on 5 May 2021 titled ''MP Kyle McGinn says
he will listen to his electorate before making any decisions on electoral
reform''.
(1) Given the
comments of the recently elevated Labor frontbencher, will Labor MPs be able to
express their vote freely and in response to their electorates' views
on any proposed electoral reform?
(2) If no to (1), why does Hon Kyle McGinn appear to
be misguided about his ability to vote in the interests of his electorate,
rather than his party?
(3) I note that
the terms of reference for the ministerial expert committee cite the term of
appointment as eight weeks from cabinet appointment. What was the date of
cabinet appointment?
(4) What is the cost of the
ministerial expert committee to date and the expected total cost?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) Just
as in the Nationals WA party room, all members of the Labor caucus are entitled
to freely express their views in caucus and vote in accordance with them.
Several members interjected.
The PRESIDENT : Order!
The parliamentary secretary is providing a response to the question that was
asked; let him provide it, please.
Hon MATTHEW SWINBOURN : Thank
you, Madam President.
(3) On 28 April 2021.
(4) Costs to date and final costs
are currently being determined.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) Just
as in the Nationals WA party room, all members of the Labor caucus are entitled
to freely express their views in caucus and vote in accordance with them.
Several members interjected.
The PRESIDENT : Order!
The parliamentary secretary is providing a response to the question that was
asked; let him provide it, please.
Hon MATTHEW SWINBOURN : Thank
you, Madam President.
(3) On 28 April 2021.
(4) Costs to date and final costs
are currently being determined.
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