❓ Mr. Johnston questions the Premier regarding Cabinet approval of Verve and Synergy's gas supply contracts with the Gorgon project, specifically if approval occurred after negotiations were complete. The Premier confirms that Cabinet approval was sought after negotiations concluded.
AnsweredQoN 82Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Premier's media release dated 10 April 2013 headed
Changes to Machinery of Government
, and specifically to the Premier's view that Verve and Synergy negotiated domestic gas supply contracts with the Gorgon project which resulted in a higher overall gas price compared with the price that could have been achieved from one gas contract negotiation, and ask, did Cabinet sign off on the Verve and Synergy gas supply contracts with the Gorgon project?
Changes to Machinery of Government
, and specifically to the Premier's view that Verve and Synergy negotiated domestic gas supply contracts with the Gorgon project which resulted in a higher overall gas price compared with the price that could have been achieved from one gas contract negotiation, and ask, did Cabinet sign off on the Verve and Synergy gas supply contracts with the Gorgon project?
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Answered
21 May 2013
Responded by
Hon C.J. Barnett
Response time
34 days
Cabinet approval for Verve Energy and Synergy to enter into agreements for the supply of gas from the Gorgon Project was sought after negotiations had been completed.
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