CAR PARKING LEVY

The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (15:00): Has the Premier asked the Department of Treasury, in the 12 months since the Treasurer announced this tax, whether GST would be applied to the tax, and if so, what was Treasury's answer, and if not, why not?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, Minister for the Public Sector, Minister for the Arts) (15:01): I think it depends essentially on the nature of the particular enterprise, which is subject to the particular car parking levy. For instance, if they otherwise have a GST liability, then this may be offset—

Mr van Holst Pellekaan interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Stuart is called to order.

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: —this may flow through and be offset by the GST that might otherwise be payable. I will bring back a complete answer to the house.