❓ Mrs Warr questions the timing and stakeholder engagement of local government roundtables, particularly in relation to the Local Government Amendment (Rating of Certain Mining Licences) Bill 2025. The Minister's response is non-committal, highlighting existing consultation mechanisms.
AnsweredQoN 1559Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the announcement of local government roundtables announced earlier this month at the Local Government Professionals State Conference, and I ask: (a) When will these roundtables take place; (b) Which stakeholders will be invited to participate in these roundtables; and (c) Why weren’t roundtables undertaken prior to the Local Government Amendment (Rating of Certain Mining Licences) Bill 2025 being introduced to Parliament?
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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
1 days
(a) – (c)
Consultation and feedback opportunities with the local government sector and community are constantly being undertaken through several mechanisms including meetings, networking events, media, correspondence and various other avenues. The sector understands that they do not need a special invitation to provide me their feedback and views. Any future undertakings will be announced at an appropriate time.
Consultation and feedback opportunities with the local government sector and community are constantly being undertaken through several mechanisms including meetings, networking events, media, correspondence and various other avenues. The sector understands that they do not need a special invitation to provide me their feedback and views. Any future undertakings will be announced at an appropriate time.
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