Hon Colin de Grussa asks about consultations regarding prospective hydrogen/green energy export facilities within the proposed South Coast Marine Park. The parliamentary secretary provides a list of consulted organisations and confirms the facilities were considered in draft zoning plans.

AnsweredQoN 883Legislative Council
Asked
17 August 2023
Portfolio
Environment

QuestionView source ↗

SOUTH COAST MARINE PARK
883. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Environment:
I refer to the minister's
response to my question without notice 857 asked on 16 August 2023 regarding
the proposed south coast marine park.
(1) What
agencies, community groups or private organisations were consulted in the
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' consideration
of prospective facilities related to the export of hydrogen and other green
energy products?
(2) If
consultation took place, on what dates did it occur?
(3) Did
consideration of these facilities form part of the draft zoning plans submitted
to the sector advisory groups and community reference committee?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the member for some notice
of the question. On behalf of the Minister for Environment, I provide the
following answer.
(1) The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and
Innovation, the Southern Ports Authority, Fortescue Future Industries
and Western Green Energy.
(2) Consultation has also occurred with industry
representatives through various forums since December 2021.
(3) Yes.

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