❓ WA MP Neil Thomson questions the Premier regarding the federal government's 'nature positive' reforms, focusing on support, consultation adequacy, and potential negative economic impacts. The response highlights the state government's focus on balancing economic growth with environmental protection and welcomes the Commonwealth's commitment to consultation.
AnsweredQoN 539Legislative Council
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ENVIRONMENT — FEDERAL POLICY
539. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the secretive so-called
nature positive changes being considered by the federal government.
(1) Does the Premier support these
so-called reforms?
(2) Does the Premier consider the
consultation process adequate?
(3) Has the
government undertaken any economic modelling on the possible negative economic
impacts on the Western Australia's economy and state budget?
539. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the secretive so-called
nature positive changes being considered by the federal government.
(1) Does the Premier support these
so-called reforms?
(2) Does the Premier consider the
consultation process adequate?
(3) Has the
government undertaken any economic modelling on the possible negative economic
impacts on the Western Australia's economy and state budget?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. On behalf of the Leader of the House, I provide
this answer.
(1)–(3) The
state government has already welcomed the commonwealth's decision to
split its proposed reforms into two tranches
and its commitment to greater consultation with impacted parties. The state
government's focus is on ensuring Western Australia continues to
be the engine room of the nation's economy while maintaining strong
environmental protections. The commonwealth's additional commitments on
this important matter shows it is listening to WA industry and the needs of Western
Australians.
some notice of the question. On behalf of the Leader of the House, I provide
this answer.
(1)–(3) The
state government has already welcomed the commonwealth's decision to
split its proposed reforms into two tranches
and its commitment to greater consultation with impacted parties. The state
government's focus is on ensuring Western Australia continues to
be the engine room of the nation's economy while maintaining strong
environmental protections. The commonwealth's additional commitments on
this important matter shows it is listening to WA industry and the needs of Western
Australians.
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