Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct
694. Hon Neil Thomson to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:
I refer to the so-called Perth entertainment and sporting precinct (PESP), often referred to by the people of Western Australia as "Rita's racetrack".
(1) Has the Premier or anyone in his office provided advice to any ministerial offices or government departments not to refer to any part of the PESP as a racetrack?
(2) If yes to (1), please provide the written advice.
(3) Is the Premier aware of any briefings or advice from departments that have been sent back to government agencies with the direction to censor the word "racetrack" from those documents?
(4) Has the Premier or his office contacted the federal member for Perth or his office to seek advice on his internal polling regarding the racetrack?
(5) Did the polling refer to any part of the project as a racetrack?
(6) Has the Premier or his office sought advice on the implications of the government reversing the decision on the racetrack?
Hon Stephen Dawson replied:
I note it was a very long question, but it is not a long answer. I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer is provided on behalf of the Premier.
(1)–(6) The Perth entertainment and sporting precinct was a Cook Labor government election commitment and will deliver a dynamic multipurpose destination designed to enhance community engagement through sport, culture and entertainment.
