The question probes the Premier's consideration of economic and social benefits of the Coral Coast Resort proposal during the environmental assessment, questioning a potential conflict between roles. The Premier's answer clarifies that only environmental factors were considered under the Environmental Protection Act.

AnsweredQoN 1227Legislative Council
Asked
10 September 2003
Portfolio
Premier

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I refer the Premier to his answer to question without notice No. 1114, part (4), and ask -
(1) Does the Premier’s answer mean that the Premier did not consider the economic and social benefits of the Coral Coast Resort proposal?
(2) If so, and notwithstanding the Premier’s role as acting Environmental Minister for purpose of the environmental assessment, why did the Premier, in his role as the Premier, consider the broader economic and social benefits of the proposal?
(3) If the economic and social benefits were considered by the Premier, will the Premier table any relevant documents?
(4) If not, why not?

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Answered
16 October 2003
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
36 days
As previously stated to the House, the Premier acting under delegation pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act 1986, was obliged to consider only the environmental factors relevant to the proposal in determining the appeals relating to the proposal.

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