❓ A parliamentary question addresses the WA government's commitment to avoiding dams on Kimberley rivers and its policy on off-river catchments for water transport to Perth. The government confirms its apparent commitment against dams and outlines the existing water licensing system.
AnsweredQoN 283Legislative Council
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I refer to the state government’s examination of proposals for the transport of water from the Kimberley to Perth. (1) Does the government remain committed to there being no dams on the Fitzroy River or other Kimberley rivers? (2) What is the government’s policy or position on off-river catchments on the Fitzroy River and other Kimberley rivers? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(1) Does the government remain committed to there being no dams on the Fitzroy River or other Kimberley rivers? (2) What is the government’s policy or position on off-river catchments on the Fitzroy River and other Kimberley rivers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(2) What is the government’s policy or position on off-river catchments on the Fitzroy River and other Kimberley rivers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(1) Does the government remain committed to there being no dams on the Fitzroy River or other Kimberley rivers? (2) What is the government’s policy or position on off-river catchments on the Fitzroy River and other Kimberley rivers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(2) What is the government’s policy or position on off-river catchments on the Fitzroy River and other Kimberley rivers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
I thank Hon Robin Chapple for some notice of the question. (1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(1) Apparently the answer is yes. (2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
(2) There is an existing system whereby individuals can apply for water licences that are each assessed against established criteria.
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