Question Without Notice No. 285 asked in the Legislative Council on 22 June 2017 by Hon Michael Mischin
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
285. Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:
I refer to the issue of improving Western Australia's share of GST.
(1) Since the election, has the Premier discussed the improvement of WA's GST share with the leader of the federal Labor opposition, Mr Bill Shorten?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), when has he done so?
(4) Precisely what commitment has Mr Shorten made to improve WA's share should he become Prime Minister?
Hon SUE ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) He has done so since the state election.
(4) Mr Shorten has a good understanding of the issue.