❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the Minister for Lands' consultation and approval role in the proposed gas power plant sites. The Minister states the matter is being handled operationally by the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) and doesn't require ministerial involvement or communication with the Minister for Energy.
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(1) Has Minister for Lands been consulted in relation to the proposed sites of the gas power plants? (2) If yes, has the Minister or the department given approval? (3) If yes, when? (4) If the Minister has not been consulted, why not? (5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister
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22 November 2000
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I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(2) If yes, has the Minister or the department given approval? (3) If yes, when? (4) If the Minister has not been consulted, why not? (5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(3) If yes, when? (4) If the Minister has not been consulted, why not? (5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(4) If the Minister has not been consulted, why not? (5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(2) If yes, has the Minister or the department given approval? (3) If yes, when? (4) If the Minister has not been consulted, why not? (5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(3) If yes, when? (4) If the Minister has not been consulted, why not? (5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(4) If the Minister has not been consulted, why not? (5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(5) Will the Minister be speaking to the Minister for Energy in relation to this issue? (6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
(6) If not, why not? Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
Answered on 22 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised 1 No. This is an operational matter and the Department of Land Administration (DOLA) is dealing with the proponents. Under these circumstances the matter would not normally be referred to myself. 2 No formal approval has been given. Western Power and the partners Woodside and Energy Equity have approached DOLA to be considered for a site in the industry and infrastructure zone as depicted on the Waterbank Structure Plan. Of the other West Kimberley sites DOLA is not aware if preferred sites have been finalised. 3 Not applicable 4 No, this is an operational matter and is in the hands of DOLA. 5 No, there is no requirement for the Minister for Lands to speak to the Minister for Energy. 6 Not applicable
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