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❓ Dr Nahan questions the Minister for Environment about seeking and receiving advice from the Cockburn Sound Management Council regarding the impact of a new outer harbour on water quality. The Minister confirms no direct advice was sought or received, citing the Council's participation in the Westport Taskforce Reference Group.

AnsweredQoN 4088Legislative Assembly

Asked

19 September 2018

Member

Dr M.D. Nahan

Portfolio

Environment

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I refer to the Term of Reference of the Cockburn Sound Management Council, and I ask: (a) has the Minister sought advice from the Council regarding the impact of a new outer harbour on water quality and associated environmental values; (b) if no to (a), why not; (c) has the Minister been provided with advice from the Council regarding an outer harbour and the impact on water quality and associated environmental values; and (d) if yes to (c), will the Minister table the advice?

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Answered

17 October 2018

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Environment

Response time

6 days

(a) No
(b) The Cockburn Sound Management Council participates in the Westport process as a member of the Westport Taskforce Reference Group. The participating member is the Chair of the Cockburn Sound Management Council, Professor Kateryna Longley.
(c) No
(d) Not applicable

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