❓ Question regarding the government's progress on legislation to manage dust impacts from Alcoa residue-drying areas near Kwinana, and the reasons for any delays. The government confirms a draft bill exists and consultation will occur, but judicial matters are causing delays.
AnsweredQoN 973Legislative Council
Asked
15 September 2015
Member
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier
QuestionView source ↗
WESTERN TRADE COAST PROTECTION AREA
973. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the
Leader of the House representing the Premier:
(1) What steps
is the government taking to introduce legislation to manage dust impacts on
properties adjacent to the Alcoa residue-drying areas near Kwinana?
(2) Which agency has carriage of the proposed legislation?
(3) Will landowners be consulted before the legislation is
introduced?
(4) What matters are contributing to the delay in the
introduction of legislation?
973. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the
Leader of the House representing the Premier:
(1) What steps
is the government taking to introduce legislation to manage dust impacts on
properties adjacent to the Alcoa residue-drying areas near Kwinana?
(2) Which agency has carriage of the proposed legislation?
(3) Will landowners be consulted before the legislation is
introduced?
(4) What matters are contributing to the delay in the
introduction of legislation?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of this question.
(1) The
government has prepared a draft bill and associated regulations to formalise
the Western Trade Coast protection area.
(2) The Department of State Development.
(3) Yes.
(4) Judicial matters currently
before the Supreme Court.
some notice of this question.
(1) The
government has prepared a draft bill and associated regulations to formalise
the Western Trade Coast protection area.
(2) The Department of State Development.
(3) Yes.
(4) Judicial matters currently
before the Supreme Court.
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