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❓ WA Minister for Energy questioned about discussions with Commonwealth Ministers regarding the 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. The answer details dates, ministers involved, and attendees at relevant meetings.

AnsweredQoN 5579Legislative Assembly

Asked

30 June 2016

Member

Mr W.J. Johnston

Portfolio

Energy

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I refer to the Commonwealth Government's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by between 26 per cent and 28 per cent by 2030, and I ask: (a) has the Minister discussed these targets with any Ministers of the Commonwealth: (i) if yes, on what dates and with which Ministers have you held these discussions; and (ii) who was present at these meetings?

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Answered

16 August 2016

Responded by

Minister for Energy

Response time

47 days

(a) Yes
(i)-(ii)
Date
Minister
Present at Meeting
27 March 2014
Hon Joe Hockey
Graham Mason
22 July 2015
Hon Ian MacFarlane
Minister’s Dinner - All State Energy Ministers present at COAG Energy Council Meeting
23 July 2015
Hon Ian MacFarlane
All State Energy Ministers present at COAG Energy Council Meeting
20 August 2015
Hon Ian MacFarlane
Simon Helm
13 April 2016
Hon Josh Frydenberg
Simon Helm
Lisa Di Paolo

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