❓ Question regarding discussions about a west-east gas pipeline with the NCCC and potential conflict of interest due to Nev Power's industry connections. The Minister for Energy states they haven't had formal discussions and that conflict of interest is a Commonwealth matter.
AnsweredQoN 488Legislative Council
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CORONAVIRUS —
WEST TO EAST GAS PIPELINE
488. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the
Minister for Energy:
I ask this question on behalf of Hon
Tim Clifford, who is on urgent parliamentary business.
I
refer to the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission's consideration
of a gas pipeline from Western Australia to the east coast.
(1) Has the
minister, the Premier or a representative of either discussed the potential of
a west to east gas pipeline with the NCCC, or has a discussion been scheduled?
(2) Is the
minister concerned that NCCC chair Nev Power's advocacy for the
development of onshore gas via the NCCC is a conflict of interest due to Mr
Power's involvement and connection with the industry?
WEST TO EAST GAS PIPELINE
488. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the
Minister for Energy:
I ask this question on behalf of Hon
Tim Clifford, who is on urgent parliamentary business.
I
refer to the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission's consideration
of a gas pipeline from Western Australia to the east coast.
(1) Has the
minister, the Premier or a representative of either discussed the potential of
a west to east gas pipeline with the NCCC, or has a discussion been scheduled?
(2) Is the
minister concerned that NCCC chair Nev Power's advocacy for the
development of onshore gas via the NCCC is a conflict of interest due to Mr
Power's involvement and connection with the industry?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank Hon Tim Clifford for some
notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me by
the Minister for Energy.
(1) I am unable to answer for the Premier. However, I have
not had any formal discussions with the National COVID-19 Coordination
Commission.
(2) No. This is a matter for the
commonwealth.
notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me by
the Minister for Energy.
(1) I am unable to answer for the Premier. However, I have
not had any formal discussions with the National COVID-19 Coordination
Commission.
(2) No. This is a matter for the
commonwealth.
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