❓ Mr. Johnston questions the Premier on whether the government will restrict iron ore export volumes from WA. The Premier dismisses the idea of curtailing exports but asserts the government's expectation to mining companies.
AnsweredQoN 780Legislative Assembly
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IRON ORE EXPORT VOLUMES — 2014–15
STATE BUDGET
780. Mr W.J. JOHNSTON to the
Premier:
I have a supplementary question. As the Premier says, this is
our iron ore. From now on, is the Premier going to restrict the volume of iron
ore exported from Western Australia?
STATE BUDGET
780. Mr W.J. JOHNSTON to the
Premier:
I have a supplementary question. As the Premier says, this is
our iron ore. From now on, is the Premier going to restrict the volume of iron
ore exported from Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
What—close the port? No, of
course not; as if a Liberal–National government would intervene to
curtail exports!
Mr
P. Papalia interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Warnbro, I call you to order for the second time.
Mr
C.J. BARNETT : However, as Premier of Western Australia and Minister for
State Development, I have certainly sent a signal to the companies of the
expectation of the Western Australian government.
course not; as if a Liberal–National government would intervene to
curtail exports!
Mr
P. Papalia interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Warnbro, I call you to order for the second time.
Mr
C.J. BARNETT : However, as Premier of Western Australia and Minister for
State Development, I have certainly sent a signal to the companies of the
expectation of the Western Australian government.
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