❓ Hon Sophie McNeill questions the Premier regarding the State Development Bill 2025, specifically the definition of 'green' or 'clean' energy projects and the potential for fast-tracking fossil fuel projects. The Premier's response refers to clause 30(2) of the bill and a case-by-case assessment by the Coordinator General.
AnsweredQoN 699Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
State Development Bill—Energy transition projects
699. Hon Sophie McNeill to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the State
Development Bill 2025 introduced into the other place yesterday. I note that
the bill does not define "green" or "clean" energy
projects. I note that the Premier claimed in the media that this bill is needed
to fast-track the green transition.
(1) How will the State Development Coordinator
General determine what is a "green'" or a "clean" energy
project?
(2) If a project includes building new gas
infrastructure or it is powered by fossil gas, will it be eligible to be fast-tracked
under this bill?
(3) Does the government classify the Kwinana
neo-smelt project, which is powered by fossil gas and uses fossil gas in the
initial production phase, as a green energy project?
(4) Can the government rule out fast-tracking the
approval of new LNG projects or extensions under this bill?
The President: Before I give the call to the Leader of
the House, honourable member, that question is very long and contravenes our
standing orders. It is within my capacity to rule the question out of order. I
will this time, however, seek to clarify whether the Leader of the House has an
answer, but remind you to consider your questions lengths as you submit them.
699. Hon Sophie McNeill to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the State
Development Bill 2025 introduced into the other place yesterday. I note that
the bill does not define "green" or "clean" energy
projects. I note that the Premier claimed in the media that this bill is needed
to fast-track the green transition.
(1) How will the State Development Coordinator
General determine what is a "green'" or a "clean" energy
project?
(2) If a project includes building new gas
infrastructure or it is powered by fossil gas, will it be eligible to be fast-tracked
under this bill?
(3) Does the government classify the Kwinana
neo-smelt project, which is powered by fossil gas and uses fossil gas in the
initial production phase, as a green energy project?
(4) Can the government rule out fast-tracking the
approval of new LNG projects or extensions under this bill?
The President: Before I give the call to the Leader of
the House, honourable member, that question is very long and contravenes our
standing orders. It is within my capacity to rule the question out of order. I
will this time, however, seek to clarify whether the Leader of the House has an
answer, but remind you to consider your questions lengths as you submit them.
AnswerView source ↗
Thanks, President.
Thank you for your guidance, and I promise it is a short answer. This answer is
provided on behalf of the Premier.
(1)–(4) The criteria for designating a
priority project are set out in clause 30(2) of the bill. The Coordinator
General will assess each project on a case-by-case basis as to whether it will
be recommended for designation.
Thank you for your guidance, and I promise it is a short answer. This answer is
provided on behalf of the Premier.
(1)–(4) The criteria for designating a
priority project are set out in clause 30(2) of the bill. The Coordinator
General will assess each project on a case-by-case basis as to whether it will
be recommended for designation.
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