❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the strategic review of the mid-west iron ore industry, seeking clarity on timelines, infrastructure projects, investment surety, and the review's benefits. The Minister's answers provide limited concrete information, emphasizing ongoing processes and information gathering.
AnsweredQoN 1161Legislative Council
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MID-WEST IRON ORE INDUSTRY
I refer to the government’s announcement of a strategic review covering the environmental, social and economic factors associated with the mid-west iron ore industry. (1) If the interim status report will not be available for six months, how long will it take for the decision-making process to recommence to allow the industry to move forward? (2) Does this view extend to such infrastructure projects as road, rail and port, and water and gas pipelines? (3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE
I refer to the government’s announcement of a strategic review covering the environmental, social and economic factors associated with the mid-west iron ore industry. (1) If the interim status report will not be available for six months, how long will it take for the decision-making process to recommence to allow the industry to move forward? (2) Does this view extend to such infrastructure projects as road, rail and port, and water and gas pipelines? (3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(1) If the interim status report will not be available for six months, how long will it take for the decision-making process to recommence to allow the industry to move forward? (2) Does this view extend to such infrastructure projects as road, rail and port, and water and gas pipelines? (3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(2) Does this view extend to such infrastructure projects as road, rail and port, and water and gas pipelines? (3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(1) If the interim status report will not be available for six months, how long will it take for the decision-making process to recommence to allow the industry to move forward? (2) Does this view extend to such infrastructure projects as road, rail and port, and water and gas pipelines? (3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(2) Does this view extend to such infrastructure projects as road, rail and port, and water and gas pipelines? (3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(3) Given the substantial funds already invested in these projects and that approval delays will affect current and future investments, what surety can the government provide? (4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(4) Can the government outline the benefits of this review in real terms? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
I thank Hon Murray Criddle for providing some notice of the question. (1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(1) The interim status report is expected to be completed within four to six months. Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(2) The strategic review will address the environmental, social and economic factors that are associated with an integrated iron ore industry in the mid-west region, with a particular focus on the banded ironstone formations. (3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(3) Government and statutory decision-making processes will continue in parallel with the work undertaken for the strategic review. (4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
(4) The strategic review will collate environmental, social and economic information related to the development of an iron ore industry in the mid-west region for government. This information will assist government to determine how the area can best be managed in terms of conservation and resource development.
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