Mr. Marmion asks the Premier whether the upcoming stimulus package will include royalty or fee relief for small mining companies affected by COVID-19. The Premier states that the government is considering various options for small businesses, including proposals from the Chamber of Minerals and Energy, but no final decisions have been made.

AnsweredQoN 184Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 March 2020
Portfolio
Premier

QuestionView source ↗

CORONAVIRUS —
SMALL MINING COMPANIES
184. Mr
W.R. MARMION to the Premier:
In the upcoming stimulus package the
Premier referred to yesterday, will the Premier be providing, or consider providing, any royalty or fee relief to small
mining companies to sustain their viability as a result of the impact of COVID-19?

AnswerView source ↗

We
are considering a range of things, particularly for small businesses. I had a meeting
recently with the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and we are considering
some of the things that it has put forward, but we have not made any final
decisions.

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