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❓ Hon Tim Clifford requests details of communication between the EPA and various environmental organisations regarding greenhouse gas emission guidelines. The Minister declines to provide the information directly, suggesting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request instead.

AnsweredQoN 2561Legislative Council

Asked

15 October 2019

Member

Hon Tim Clifford

Portfolio

Environment

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I refer to stakeholder consultation undertaken regarding the Environmental Protection Authority’s greenhouse gas emission guidelines, both withdrawn guidelines and consultation process, and I ask: (a) will the Minister please table details of any communication including correspondence, emails, letters, phone calls, briefing notes, diary appointments, meeting minutes, meeting dates and records of attendance regarding the guidelines with the following organisations: (i) Conservation Council of Western Australia; (ii) World Wildlife Fund; (iii) Environmental Consultants Association; and (iv) Environmental Defenders Office?

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Answered

20 November 2019

Responded by

Minister for Environment

Response time

10 days

(a)(i)-(iv) The Environmental Protection Authority has advised that due to the resources that will need to be engaged to provide a comprehensive answer to this question, the requested information is best sought through a Freedom of Information application.

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