TAB — SALE
671. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Premier:
I refer to the proposed sale of the
Western Australian TAB.
(1) Can the Premier confirm that
the TAB will now not be sold before the end of 2022?
(2) What is the
Premier's government doing to ensure that regional race clubs are
funded and supported during this period of incredible uncertainty for many
communities across the state?
Mr M. McGOWAN
replied:
(1)–(2) No
decision has been made. These are still matters that are
commercial-in-confidence. The matter is ongoing. I cannot really add much other
than that. During our time in office, we have provided enormous support to regional racing with a range of grants,
particularly for regional racing infrastructure, but I cannot comment
further on an ongoing commercial matter. As I said prior to our election to
office, were we to do anything with the TAB, it would be with the support of
the industry. That remains our position.