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Debate on repealing legislation for Pilbara Port asset disposal, focusing on public ownership, economic impact, and past privatization failures.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Bill Second Reading18 June 2026 ยท 16,278 words

Legislators debate repealing Pilbara Port asset disposal law, emphasizing public ownership benefits

Government proposes repealing law to prevent privatization of Pilbara Port assets.

โ€œThis bill is not a stunt. It is about closing the door on a flawed policy and providing certainty to industry, our regional communities and Western Australians that this strategic asset will remain in public hands.โ€

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Members who spoke

Baker, GeoffBull, DanClarke, LornaHealy, TerryHunter, LachlanLai, Sook YeeMarshall, MagentaMaynard, MichellePaolino, FrankStaltari, Liam
Topics
privatizationpublic assetseconomic policyunion activityregional development

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Pilbara Port Assets (Disposal) Repeal Bill 2025

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