❓ Question regarding the Minister for Local Government's comments and potential threats related to forced local government amalgamations. The Minister denies any threat, stating the process is voluntary and supported by WALGA.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATIONS — COMMENTS BY MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PREMIER
As a supplementary question, did the minister threaten to force amalgamations? Mr G.M. CASTRILLI
As a supplementary question, did the minister threaten to force amalgamations? Mr G.M. CASTRILLI
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I have answered that question. WALGA is on board, the industry has moved on and everybody has moved on. It is a totally voluntary process.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI replied: I have answered that question. WALGA is on board, the industry has moved on and everybody has moved on. It is a totally voluntary process.
I have answered that question. WALGA is on board, the industry has moved on and everybody has moved on. It is a totally voluntary process.
Mr G.M. CASTRILLI replied: I have answered that question. WALGA is on board, the industry has moved on and everybody has moved on. It is a totally voluntary process.
I have answered that question. WALGA is on board, the industry has moved on and everybody has moved on. It is a totally voluntary process.
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