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Responding To Grievances Is Part Of Good Governance
South West Greens MLC Paul Llewellyn has continued to support the community's initiative to bring their grievances about the activities of the Augusta Margaret River Shire Council to the attention of Parliament, and has urged the Shire to respond in a positive way.
"It is well known that Margaret River has had issues with their local Government and their planning procedures for years. Quite frankly, I am surprised that it took so long for this issue to get the attention of the Parliament," Mr Llewellyn said.
"I have been speaking to concerned citizens in Margaret River for several years and was increasingly aware of their concerns, and that is why I wrote letters and asked questions in Parliament. It is my job to support citizens to be heard through these means, and through petitions to Parliament on matters of public interest.
"This petition is clearly the last resort of a frustrated community of people who do not feel that their grievances have been heard or addressed."
Paul Llewellyn noted that as part of its normal procedure, the Environment and Public Affairs Committee of the Legislative Council is considering the petition and will report on it.
"The Augusta Margaret River Shire is entitled to make a submission in writing to the Committee addressing both the concerns raised in the petition and issues about the Draft District Town Planning Scheme that have been raised by my questions in Parliament."
"It would be a healthy move for democracy for the Shire Augusta Margaret River to turn a listening ear to all its community members so that the Shire can be protected and developed in a balanced and sustainable way. It would also be healthy to acknowledge past difficulties so that the community can move on in a positive way."
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For more information or comment contact Paul Llewellyn on 0428 317 182 or pllewellyn@mp.wa.gov.au
