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❓ Hon Darren West questions the Minister for Transport regarding changes to Geraldton Port charges following the removal of port enhancement charges, potential privatisation, and inclusion in the government's asset sales program. The Minister confirms no new charges, explains existing charge calculations, and denies privatisation plans.

AnsweredQoN 4138Legislative Council

Asked

18 May 2016

Member

Hon Darren West

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to the Minister's media statement of 13 May 2016 regarding the removal of the Geraldton Port's port enhancement charges, and I ask: (a) will the new charges be based on tonnage and, if yes, what will the new charge be; (b) if no to (a), how will the new charges be calculated and what will the average price per tonne be; (c) are there any plans to privatise the Mid-West Port; and (d) has Mid-West Ports been considered as part of the government's asset sales program?

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Answered

16 August 2016

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport

Response time

90 days

(a) There is no new charge applicable from 1 July 2016 however, standard port charges have been amended to ensure the port adequately covers its costs and provides a reasonable return on assets.
(b) Standard port charges will continue to be levied. The average price per tonne varies based on the mix of services provided to each customer, consignment, vessel size and duration of loading.
(c)-(d) No.

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