❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding Alcoa's potential expansion of the Wagerup alumina plant and whether any approvals or discussions have occurred. The Minister acknowledges Alcoa's interest but states no formal application has been submitted and declines to discuss Cabinet deliberations.
AnsweredQoN 933Legislative Council
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(1) Is the minister aware that Alcoa is still seeking approval to expand the output of the Wagerup alumina plant? (2) Has the Department of Environmental Protection or the minister given in-principle approval to the expansion? (3) Does the minister know whether in-principle approval has been given by any other minister or by Cabinet? (4) If no such approval has been granted, will the minister inform the House if expansion discussions with Alcoa have taken place; and, if so, what is the outcome of those discussions? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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(1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(2) Has the Department of Environmental Protection or the minister given in-principle approval to the expansion? (3) Does the minister know whether in-principle approval has been given by any other minister or by Cabinet? (4) If no such approval has been granted, will the minister inform the House if expansion discussions with Alcoa have taken place; and, if so, what is the outcome of those discussions? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(3) Does the minister know whether in-principle approval has been given by any other minister or by Cabinet? (4) If no such approval has been granted, will the minister inform the House if expansion discussions with Alcoa have taken place; and, if so, what is the outcome of those discussions? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(4) If no such approval has been granted, will the minister inform the House if expansion discussions with Alcoa have taken place; and, if so, what is the outcome of those discussions? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(2) Has the Department of Environmental Protection or the minister given in-principle approval to the expansion? (3) Does the minister know whether in-principle approval has been given by any other minister or by Cabinet? (4) If no such approval has been granted, will the minister inform the House if expansion discussions with Alcoa have taken place; and, if so, what is the outcome of those discussions? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(3) Does the minister know whether in-principle approval has been given by any other minister or by Cabinet? (4) If no such approval has been granted, will the minister inform the House if expansion discussions with Alcoa have taken place; and, if so, what is the outcome of those discussions? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(4) If no such approval has been granted, will the minister inform the House if expansion discussions with Alcoa have taken place; and, if so, what is the outcome of those discussions? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(1) I am aware that Alcoa would like to expand production at the Wagerup alumina plant. However, no formal application has been submitted. (2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(2) No. (3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
(3)-(4) It is against convention to disclose information relating to the deliberations of Cabinet. Any proposed expansion will require full environmental approval.
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