A WA parliamentary question seeks details on FMG's compliance with community development obligations under the Iron Ore Agreement Act, focusing on benefits for the Pilbara region. The Minister provides answers and tables relevant documents.

AnsweredQoN 4354Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 November 2010
Portfolio
State Development

QuestionView source ↗

(1) Will the Minister table a copy of the community development plan that was put in place pursuant to section 7 of the
Iron Ore (FMG Chichester Pty Ltd) Agreement Act 2006
?
(2) Will the Minister list what community and social benefits are required to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement?
(3) What training and guaranteed employment for indigenous and non-indigenous persons living in the Pilbara region is required by this Agreement?
(4) What regional development and local procurement of goods and services are required by this Agreement?
(5) What contribution to community services and facilities are required by this agreement?
(6) What are the requirements that are contained within this Agreement for a regionally-based workforce?
(7) Which State Government agency is monitoring compliance with the provisions of this State Agreement and the undertakings contained within the community development plan?
(8) Will the Minister table the documentation that details the company’s compliance with the conditions of this Agreement and the requirements of the community development plan; and
(a) if not, why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
17 February 2011
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
86 days
Department of State Development advises:
(1) Yes.
(2)1. Training and guaranteed employment for local residents.
2. Local purchasing of goods and services and regional development.
3. Contribution to community services and facilities.
4. Developing a regionally based workforce.
(3) Provided in Outcome 1 of the tabled Community Development Plan.
(4) Provided in Outcome 2 of the tabled Community Development Plan.
(5) Provided in Outcome 3 of the tabled Community Development Plan.
(6) Provided in Outcome 4 of the tabled Community Development Plan.
(7)  Department of State Development.
(8) Yes.
(9) Not applicable.
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