Mr. Papalia seeks clarification on the Minister's stance on forced local government amalgamations. The Minister reiterates the government's commitment to voluntary amalgamations, inviting local governments to propose their preferred outcomes.

AnsweredQoN 209Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 March 2009
Portfolio
Local Government

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATIONS
The minister did not answer the question. However, all I want to know is: does that answer mean that the minister stands by his commitment to force amalgamations of Western Australian local governments? Mr G.M. CASTRILLI

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In my speech in February this year, I invited local governments to voluntarily come back to me with their indication of what they thought was the best outcome for local governments in Western Australia. I am committed to voluntary amalgamations, as is this government committed to voluntary amalgamations.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI replied: In my speech in February this year, I invited local governments to voluntarily come back to me with their indication of what they thought was the best outcome for local governments in Western Australia. I am committed to voluntary amalgamations, as is this government committed to voluntary amalgamations.
In my speech in February this year, I invited local governments to voluntarily come back to me with their indication of what they thought was the best outcome for local governments in Western Australia. I am committed to voluntary amalgamations, as is this government committed to voluntary amalgamations.

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