Question on Notice regarding the Premier's plans to restrict iron ore exports through WA ports. The Minister's response is evasive, offering no concrete details or support.

AnsweredQoN 269Legislative Assembly
Asked
21 April 2015
Portfolio
Transport

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IRON ORE
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS — PREMIER'S COMMENTS
269. Ms R. SAFFIOTI to the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Premier's new plans to restrict the
shipping of iron ore exports through our ports.
(1) What advice did the minister provide to the Premier prior
to his statement on 10 April?
(2) How does the minister plan to implement this policy?
(3) Does the minister support this new policy of the Premier?

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(1)–(3)
I think it is pretty obvious; the Premier has made the statement. A number of
considerations need to be made and worked through on all matters pertaining to
the state's interests at this time. When it is appropriate, we will make
the appropriate announcements.

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