❓ Mr. Johnston questions the Minister for Mines and Petroleum about the potential impact of prospector fees on job losses in the resources sector, citing concerns raised by the Amalgamated Prospectors and Leaseholders Association. The Minister's response is non-committal, stating that the impact depends on the size of the operation and that fees are under review.
AnsweredQoN 181Legislative Assembly
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RESOURCES SECTOR — EMPLOYMENT —
PROSPECTOR FEES
181. Mr W.J. JOHNSTON to the
Minister for Mines and Petroleum:
I have a supplementary question. I note that the minister has
not disputed the Amalgamated Prospectors and Leaseholders AssociationXXX ###XXXs
view that up to 10 per cent of prospectorsXXX ###XXX
income will go to these fees. Is the minister concerned that that enormous
impost on prospectors will lead to job losses in this industry?
PROSPECTOR FEES
181. Mr W.J. JOHNSTON to the
Minister for Mines and Petroleum:
I have a supplementary question. I note that the minister has
not disputed the Amalgamated Prospectors and Leaseholders AssociationXXX ###XXXs
view that up to 10 per cent of prospectorsXXX ###XXX
income will go to these fees. Is the minister concerned that that enormous
impost on prospectors will lead to job losses in this industry?
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I did not make any comment on the 10 per cent. It depends on
the prospector and how big the operation is. We cannot generalise.
Mr M. McGowan : So
it will not be.
Mr W.R. MARMION :
It depends; 10 per cent would be a very small licence. I doubt that we could
find one, but there possibly is one. These application fees are very small and
indeed they will be reviewed in 12 months.
the prospector and how big the operation is. We cannot generalise.
Mr M. McGowan : So
it will not be.
Mr W.R. MARMION :
It depends; 10 per cent would be a very small licence. I doubt that we could
find one, but there possibly is one. These application fees are very small and
indeed they will be reviewed in 12 months.
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