❓ Dr. Woollard questions Premier Gallop about the future of the Heathcote lowlands, specifically regarding potential sale, vesting with the City of Melville, and A-class reserve status. The Premier avoids a direct answer, citing discrepancies between the question asked and the notice provided.
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The Premier has made repeated statements inside and outside this house that it is not the Gallop government’s intention to sell off community assets. The Heathcote lowlands are a significant community asset south of the river. (1) Will the Premier guarantee that there are no plans to sell off the Heathcote lowlands? (2) As Rotary and environmental groups are waiting to fundraise to restore the lowlands, will the Premier let the community know when the lowlands will be vested with the City of Melville? (3) When the lowlands are vested with the City of Melville, will they be vested with the A-class reserve intact? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
(1) Will the Premier guarantee that there are no plans to sell off the Heathcote lowlands? (2) As Rotary and environmental groups are waiting to fundraise to restore the lowlands, will the Premier let the community know when the lowlands will be vested with the City of Melville? (3) When the lowlands are vested with the City of Melville, will they be vested with the A-class reserve intact? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
(2) As Rotary and environmental groups are waiting to fundraise to restore the lowlands, will the Premier let the community know when the lowlands will be vested with the City of Melville? (3) When the lowlands are vested with the City of Melville, will they be vested with the A-class reserve intact? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
(3) When the lowlands are vested with the City of Melville, will they be vested with the A-class reserve intact? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
(1) Will the Premier guarantee that there are no plans to sell off the Heathcote lowlands? (2) As Rotary and environmental groups are waiting to fundraise to restore the lowlands, will the Premier let the community know when the lowlands will be vested with the City of Melville? (3) When the lowlands are vested with the City of Melville, will they be vested with the A-class reserve intact? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
(2) As Rotary and environmental groups are waiting to fundraise to restore the lowlands, will the Premier let the community know when the lowlands will be vested with the City of Melville? (3) When the lowlands are vested with the City of Melville, will they be vested with the A-class reserve intact? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
(3) When the lowlands are vested with the City of Melville, will they be vested with the A-class reserve intact? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Mr Speaker, I was given notice of a question, but I am somewhat disturbed that the question asked is different from the question of which I was given notice, even though the general theme is the same. I request that when the member does this, she ask the question that she placed on notice. Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr J.M. Woollard : If the question is guaranteed to get an answer from you, Premier - Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : No. The member has to ask the question that she gave me on notice. I seek a ruling on that matter, Mr Speaker. Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Dr J.M. WOOLLARD : This is an absolute cop-out, Premier! Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
Several members interjected. Speaker’s Ruling The SPEAKER : The member will take her seat. The Premier has asked me for a ruling on questions asked with notice. The purpose of giving notice of a question is to receive an accurate answer. If after giving notice a member then asks a different question, I presume he or she will receive an answer that reflects the change to the question. Giving notice is designed to ensure accuracy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP : My answer to the question that was given to me is that the government is finalising its position, in which all interests will be considered. The member will be advised, as will all other stakeholders, once a decision is made in the near future.
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