A WA parliamentary question asks if the government intends to cap compensation for loss of amenity due to mining. The Minister states they are unaware of any such proposal.

AnsweredQoN 162Legislative Council
Asked
12 June 2001
Portfolio
State Development

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Notwithstanding the right to seek common law relief for loss of amenity, does the Government intend to introduce legislation to cap the level of compensation available for loss of amenity due to a mining operation? Hon KEN TRAVERS

AnswerView source ↗

The Minister for State Development is not aware of any proposal before the Government to introduce legislation to cap the level of compensation for loss of amenity due to a mining operation.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: The Minister for State Development is not aware of any proposal before the Government to introduce legislation to cap the level of compensation for loss of amenity due to a mining operation.
The Minister for State Development is not aware of any proposal before the Government to introduce legislation to cap the level of compensation for loss of amenity due to a mining operation.

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