❓ Opposition Leader Ripper questions Premier Barnett about potential conflicts of interest regarding uranium mining, specifically if Minister Moore received briefings from the uranium industry impacting knowledge of BHP Billiton's market prospects. Barnett denies receiving briefings but acknowledges meeting with BHP.
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MINISTER FOR MINES AND PETROLEUM — CONFLICT OF INTEREST
I have a supplementary question: will the Premier provide details of the briefing that both he and Minister Moore have received from the uranium industry, partners in that industry or government agencies that will directly or indirectly impact on the minister’s knowledge of the market prospects for uranium tenements held by BHP Billiton Ltd or any of its competitors? Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT
I have a supplementary question: will the Premier provide details of the briefing that both he and Minister Moore have received from the uranium industry, partners in that industry or government agencies that will directly or indirectly impact on the minister’s knowledge of the market prospects for uranium tenements held by BHP Billiton Ltd or any of its competitors? Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT
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It is a different question, but I am happy to answer it. I have not received a briefing on uranium. Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: It is a different question, but I am happy to answer it. I have not received a briefing on uranium. Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: It is a different question, but I am happy to answer it. I have not received a briefing on uranium. Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
It is a different question, but I am happy to answer it. I have not received a briefing on uranium. Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: It is a different question, but I am happy to answer it. I have not received a briefing on uranium. Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: It is a different question, but I am happy to answer it. I have not received a briefing on uranium. Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
It is a different question, but I am happy to answer it. I have not received a briefing on uranium. Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Has the minister? That is the key question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The Leader of the Opposition asked me the question; I am answering it. Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Do you know what’s going on in your government? The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I have met with BHP, and it outlined that it has an interest in the Yeelirrie project. It is a state agreement dating back to the 1970s, I think. So what? Everyone knows that. I had ministerial responsibility for that agreement act for eight years, so, yes, BHP has an interest in it. However, I have not had a briefing from the uranium industry.
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