Dr Gallop asks about the investigation into the sale of houses within the Ewington Open Cut mine buffer zone in Collie. The Minister confirms an investigation is underway following complaints and a report will be referred to legal officers soon.

AnsweredQoN 531Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 August 2000
Member
Portfolio
Fair Trading

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(1) Is the Minister investigating the sale of houses located within the buffer zone of the Ewington Open Cut mine in Collie? (2) If yes, when does the Minister expect to receive a report on this investigation? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister

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Answered
13 September 2000
Response time
28 days
I am advised that (1) Since 14 April 2000 the Ministry of Fair Trading has received eight (8) complaints regarding the sale of land or houses within the buffer zone of the Ewington open cut coal mine in Collie and an investigation is being undertaken. (2) This is an operational matter on which I would not normally receive a report. However, I am also advised that the investigation is near completion and the report on the investigation will be referred for consideration by Ministry Legal Officers by mid to late September.
(2) If yes, when does the Minister expect to receive a report on this investigation? Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised that (1) Since 14 April 2000 the Ministry of Fair Trading has received eight (8) complaints regarding the sale of land or houses within the buffer zone of the Ewington open cut coal mine in Collie and an investigation is being undertaken. (2) This is an operational matter on which I would not normally receive a report. However, I am also advised that the investigation is near completion and the report on the investigation will be referred for consideration by Ministry Legal Officers by mid to late September.
Answered on 13 September 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised that (1) Since 14 April 2000 the Ministry of Fair Trading has received eight (8) complaints regarding the sale of land or houses within the buffer zone of the Ewington open cut coal mine in Collie and an investigation is being undertaken. (2) This is an operational matter on which I would not normally receive a report. However, I am also advised that the investigation is near completion and the report on the investigation will be referred for consideration by Ministry Legal Officers by mid to late September.

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