❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Treasurer regarding the State Government's involvement in the Australian Government's 'Hydrogen Economy' conference in Broome, particularly concerning its potential promotion of the Derby Tidal Power Project. The Treasurer's office, Office of Energy, and Western Power provide responses, largely denying direct involvement or support.
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With regard to the Australian Government sponsoring a major international Conference ‘The Hydrogen Economy - Challenges and Strategies for Australia’ in Broome from May 18 to 21 2003 -
(1) Is the State Government providing any funds, assistance or resources to this conference?
(2) If so, can the Minister detail in what manner this support is being provided?
(3) Does the Minister support the conference in any way operating as a promotion for the Derby Tidal Power Project, given that the Power Point presentation located at www.mp.wa.gov.au/rchapple/issues/hydrogen/hydro.zip provided to the Broome shire as a result of a visit by Wilson Tuckey on Monday, December 16 2002, states ‘The greatest potential of the Kimberley region and its Tidal Power is for servicing Australia’s future based on a: Hydrogen Economy’, and that the promotion for the conference states ‘The International Hydrogen Conference will be held at the Cable Beach Club Resort in Broome, Western Australia - a location specially chosen because of its proximity to the scenic Kimberley region and the great tidal flows of King Sound.’?
(4) If yes to (3), why?
(5) If no to (3), why not?
(1) Is the State Government providing any funds, assistance or resources to this conference?
(2) If so, can the Minister detail in what manner this support is being provided?
(3) Does the Minister support the conference in any way operating as a promotion for the Derby Tidal Power Project, given that the Power Point presentation located at www.mp.wa.gov.au/rchapple/issues/hydrogen/hydro.zip provided to the Broome shire as a result of a visit by Wilson Tuckey on Monday, December 16 2002, states ‘The greatest potential of the Kimberley region and its Tidal Power is for servicing Australia’s future based on a: Hydrogen Economy’, and that the promotion for the conference states ‘The International Hydrogen Conference will be held at the Cable Beach Club Resort in Broome, Western Australia - a location specially chosen because of its proximity to the scenic Kimberley region and the great tidal flows of King Sound.’?
(4) If yes to (3), why?
(5) If no to (3), why not?
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Answered
3 April 2003
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming representing the Treasurer
Response time
23 days
(1) The Department of Treasury and Finance is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to this conference. (2) Not applicable. (3)-(5) Not known. Office of Energy (1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(2) Not applicable. (3)-(5) Not known. Office of Energy (1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(3)-(5) Not known. Office of Energy (1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
Office of Energy (1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(2) Not applicable. (3)-(5) Not known. Office of Energy (1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(3)-(5) Not known. Office of Energy (1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
Office of Energy (1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(1) No. The conference is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and the State Government is not providing funding, resources or other assistance to the conference. State Government representatives will be speaking at the conference. The speakers are Professor Peter Newman of the State Sustainability Policy Unit and Simon Whitehouse of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. Mr Newman's attendance at the conference has been fully funded by the Commonwealth while Mr Whitehouse's attendance is partially funded. (2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(2) Not applicable (see 1 above). (3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(3) No, I do not support the conference operating as a promotion of the Derby Tidal project. (4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(4) Not applicable (see 3 above). Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
Western Power (1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(1) Western Power is not providing any funds, assistance or resources to the conference (2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(2) Not applicable (3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
(3-5) Western Power has undertaken to conduct a competitive tender process for replacement power stations in the 5 West Kimberley towns (Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek and Camballin/Looma). Kimberley Tidal Power Consortium was a short listed proponent in the West Kimberley Power Project but withdrew from tender process on 14 February 2003.
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