❓ Question regarding the significance of Woodside's fourth LNG train development. The Minister's answer focuses on the project's economic benefits and political point-scoring, highlighting job creation and investment confidence.
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FOURTH LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS TRAIN, DEVELOPMENT
Can the minister outline the significance of the recent announcement by Woodside Petroleum Ltd about the development of the fourth liquefied natural gas train? Mr Barnett: It was approved by the previous Government. Mr BROWN
Can the minister outline the significance of the recent announcement by Woodside Petroleum Ltd about the development of the fourth liquefied natural gas train? Mr Barnett: It was approved by the previous Government. Mr BROWN
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The Leader of the Opposition’s interjection is interesting. Unlike some members who display pettiness, I am prepared to acknowledge that various Governments have made contributions to large resource projects. That occurred prior to the Leader of the Opposition’s election in 1993. If he were magnanimous, he would do what I have just done and agree that former Labor Governments have played a significant role in resource development in this State. Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: It was approved by the previous Government. Mr BROWN replied: The Leader of the Opposition’s interjection is interesting. Unlike some members who display pettiness, I am prepared to acknowledge that various Governments have made contributions to large resource projects. That occurred prior to the Leader of the Opposition’s election in 1993. If he were magnanimous, he would do what I have just done and agree that former Labor Governments have played a significant role in resource development in this State. Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN replied: The Leader of the Opposition’s interjection is interesting. Unlike some members who display pettiness, I am prepared to acknowledge that various Governments have made contributions to large resource projects. That occurred prior to the Leader of the Opposition’s election in 1993. If he were magnanimous, he would do what I have just done and agree that former Labor Governments have played a significant role in resource development in this State. Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
The Leader of the Opposition’s interjection is interesting. Unlike some members who display pettiness, I am prepared to acknowledge that various Governments have made contributions to large resource projects. That occurred prior to the Leader of the Opposition’s election in 1993. If he were magnanimous, he would do what I have just done and agree that former Labor Governments have played a significant role in resource development in this State. Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: It was approved by the previous Government. Mr BROWN replied: The Leader of the Opposition’s interjection is interesting. Unlike some members who display pettiness, I am prepared to acknowledge that various Governments have made contributions to large resource projects. That occurred prior to the Leader of the Opposition’s election in 1993. If he were magnanimous, he would do what I have just done and agree that former Labor Governments have played a significant role in resource development in this State. Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN replied: The Leader of the Opposition’s interjection is interesting. Unlike some members who display pettiness, I am prepared to acknowledge that various Governments have made contributions to large resource projects. That occurred prior to the Leader of the Opposition’s election in 1993. If he were magnanimous, he would do what I have just done and agree that former Labor Governments have played a significant role in resource development in this State. Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
The Leader of the Opposition’s interjection is interesting. Unlike some members who display pettiness, I am prepared to acknowledge that various Governments have made contributions to large resource projects. That occurred prior to the Leader of the Opposition’s election in 1993. If he were magnanimous, he would do what I have just done and agree that former Labor Governments have played a significant role in resource development in this State. Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: Are you talking about the Petrochemical Industries Co Ltd project? Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: That is typical of the leader. I made a very generous comment about him, which he is happy to accept. Is he happy to reciprocate? No, he is not; he is still mean and tricky. Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: There are no projects. Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: Let us see whether the member gets some courage in his new position. He is now the leader of his party - he was the deputy in the previous Parliament. We watched him chop off the then Premier’s legs at every opportunity that came along. He would say, “Don’t say that, Mr Premier; you will get us into strife.” Every now and again, when he was caught out, his old face would go red and he would slump down in his seat. Much of the pressure is off him now, and he is simply displaying bitterness. Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Several members interjected. Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: It is a shame. His present position should not be putting so much pressure on him. Surely we should be witnessing a more generous-spirited Leader of the Opposition, and one who is prepared to represent the interests of Western Australia. I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
I have dealt with the interjections of Leader of the Opposition today, and I am sure that I will deal with him on a few more occasions. Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mrs Roberts: Many members over there are nodding in agreement. Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: I know; I have a lot of friends on this issue. I welcome the decision that has been made by the North West Shelf joint venturers to invest an additional $1.6 billion for the fourth liquefied natural gas train for the Burrup Peninsula. This is a significant vote of confidence in the Western Australian economy. Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: It is a vote of confidence in the world LNG market. They invested because it is an export project. Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: Most large resource companies invest in resource projects because they can sell something, so there is nothing mystical about that. I welcome this investment. The fourth LNG train will have a production capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, a large amount of which is already committed in forward contracts. Discussions are ongoing with international partners to gain even more forward contracts. This project will employ around 2 000 people at the peak of construction and will provide an operational work force of 70. Indirectly, it is anticipated that the fourth LNG train will provide in the order of 7 000 jobs. Importantly, this is the first project of its type to be totally designed, engineered and built in Western Australia. Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr Barnett: How many direct jobs in operation on the shelf? Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
Mr BROWN: It is 70. The Leader of the Opposition knows that these types of projects are capital intensive and technologically advanced. The project will provide significant resources to the State in terms of the budget bottom line. I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
I place on the record my appreciation for the joint venturers’ courage in making this investment. I wish them success in the contracts that they bid for. I hope that the good climate for investment in Western Australia will ensure their success, and that in the future I can advise the House of further investments. The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
The SPEAKER: That is a good result for my area.
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