❓ Pilbara—Union activity 46. Mr Basil Zempilas to the Premier: (1) Does the Premier share the concerns of BHP Billiton's chief executive, Mike Henry, that the explosion of union activity in the Pilbara
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Pilbara—Union activity
46. Mr Basil Zempilas to
the Premier:
(1)
Does the Premier share the concerns of BHP Billiton's chief executive, Mike
Henry, that the explosion of union activity in the Pilbara will stifle
long-term investment in the iron ore sector?
(2)
Given the importance of the iron ore sector to our state, has the Premier raised
these concerns with the Prime Minister?
46. Mr Basil Zempilas to
the Premier:
(1)
Does the Premier share the concerns of BHP Billiton's chief executive, Mike
Henry, that the explosion of union activity in the Pilbara will stifle
long-term investment in the iron ore sector?
(2)
Given the importance of the iron ore sector to our state, has the Premier raised
these concerns with the Prime Minister?
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(1)–(2)
I engage with industry all the time. There is always a careful and sensitive
eye on the issues around industrial relations in the Pilbara. We understand
that it is the engine room of the nation's economy and plays a very important
role in continuing to drive jobs. That is why we always encourage a close
working relationship between the unions that represent the workers and great
companies such as BHP to ensure that they can continue to drive productivity,
jobs growth and prosperity. I know that is the focus of unions in that area. I
know it is the focus of the company. They have a lot to work together on.
I engage with industry all the time. There is always a careful and sensitive
eye on the issues around industrial relations in the Pilbara. We understand
that it is the engine room of the nation's economy and plays a very important
role in continuing to drive jobs. That is why we always encourage a close
working relationship between the unions that represent the workers and great
companies such as BHP to ensure that they can continue to drive productivity,
jobs growth and prosperity. I know that is the focus of unions in that area. I
know it is the focus of the company. They have a lot to work together on.
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