Mr. Hyde questions the Minister for Planning regarding advice and notes related to the Waratah Avenue redevelopment proposal in Dalkeith, alleging a potential conflict of interest. The Minister tables a recommendation but avoids providing all original notes, leading to further accusations and a formal warning from the Speaker.

AnsweredQoN 127Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 March 2012
Portfolio
Planning

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MINISTER FOR PLANNING — CONFLICT OF
INTEREST — WARATAH AVENUE, DALKEITH
127. Mr J.N. HYDE to the Minister for Planning:
I have a supplementary question. Will the minister table all
advice and notes he has received as minister from the Department of Planning or
the WA Planning Commission in relation to the Waratah Avenue redevelopment
proposal; and, if not, why not?

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I am certainly happy to table the recommendation which was
made in relation to this scheme amendment —
Mr J.N. Hyde : What
about all the original notes?
The
SPEAKER : Member for Perth!
Mr J.H.D. DAY : —
and which in point (2) states —
advises Council that the required
modifications to the amendment —
Mr J.N. Hyde : What
are you hiding?
The SPEAKER :
Member for Perth, you have had your opportunity to ask a supplementary
question. The minister is endeavouring to answer it; I think he is indicating
to you some things that he is going to do. If you wish to interject further, I
will formally call you to order.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : As
I was saying, point (2) states —
advises Council that the required
modifications to the amendment provide an infill opportunity for Dalkeith to
provide a greater variety of housing choice in an area identified as a minor
growth area in the Central Metropolitan Perth Sub-regional Strategy.
That is part of —
Mr J.N. Hyde : Why
did the Attorney know and you didn't?
The SPEAKER :
Member for Perth, I formally call you to order for the first time today.
Minister for Planning, I do not know whether you have any further information.
Document tabled.
[See paper 4658.]

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