❓ Dr. Woollard questions the Minister for Health about school canteen inspection fees charged by local governments, specifically the City of Melville. The Minister acknowledges the issue and expresses a preference for no fees but is hesitant to intervene for a single council.
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SCHOOL CANTEENS — INSPECTION SERVICE FEES
I have a supplementary question. Is the minister aware that other local governments do not charge fees for this because they have stated that they will now actually make money from performing these inspections? Is the minister happy that the City of Melville has basically refused to listen to him, and will he now alter the regulations? Dr K.D. HAMES
I have a supplementary question. Is the minister aware that other local governments do not charge fees for this because they have stated that they will now actually make money from performing these inspections? Is the minister happy that the City of Melville has basically refused to listen to him, and will he now alter the regulations? Dr K.D. HAMES
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As I have said, the City of Melville has listened and has reduced its fee by half to $170. I am aware that some councils charge a small fee and some charge nothing; I would prefer them all to charge nothing. Should I change the regulations for one council that charges $170? I do not think that is necessarily the best use of this Parliament’s time, but if there was a strong view that I should, I am happy to reconsider.
Dr K.D. HAMES replied: As I have said, the City of Melville has listened and has reduced its fee by half to $170. I am aware that some councils charge a small fee and some charge nothing; I would prefer them all to charge nothing. Should I change the regulations for one council that charges $170? I do not think that is necessarily the best use of this Parliament’s time, but if there was a strong view that I should, I am happy to reconsider.
As I have said, the City of Melville has listened and has reduced its fee by half to $170. I am aware that some councils charge a small fee and some charge nothing; I would prefer them all to charge nothing. Should I change the regulations for one council that charges $170? I do not think that is necessarily the best use of this Parliament’s time, but if there was a strong view that I should, I am happy to reconsider.
Dr K.D. HAMES replied: As I have said, the City of Melville has listened and has reduced its fee by half to $170. I am aware that some councils charge a small fee and some charge nothing; I would prefer them all to charge nothing. Should I change the regulations for one council that charges $170? I do not think that is necessarily the best use of this Parliament’s time, but if there was a strong view that I should, I am happy to reconsider.
As I have said, the City of Melville has listened and has reduced its fee by half to $170. I am aware that some councils charge a small fee and some charge nothing; I would prefer them all to charge nothing. Should I change the regulations for one council that charges $170? I do not think that is necessarily the best use of this Parliament’s time, but if there was a strong view that I should, I am happy to reconsider.
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