❓ Hon Ben Dawkins questions the Premier regarding alleged pressure from former Premier McGowan on the EPA to remove emissions targets, referencing a previous answer and potential communication with mining companies. The Premier deflects, stating he cannot answer for the former Premier.
AnsweredQoN 1077Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY —
PREMIER McGOWAN
1077. Hon BEN DAWKINS to the Leader of the House representing
the Premier:
I refer the Premier to his answer to
question without notice 1036 on 13 September.
(1) By quoting
media reports of 2019, is the Premier suggesting that Dr Tom Hatton is being
untruthful when he says that former Premier Mark McGowan pressured him and the
Environmental Protection Authority to remove emissions targets?
(2) Was there any
correspondence or conversation between the former Premier and miners BHP or
Mineral Resources prior to the phone call with Dr Hatton?
(3) Was there any
correspondence or conversation between the former Premier and miners BHP or
Mineral Resources at any time after the phone call with Dr Hatton?�
PREMIER McGOWAN
1077. Hon BEN DAWKINS to the Leader of the House representing
the Premier:
I refer the Premier to his answer to
question without notice 1036 on 13 September.
(1) By quoting
media reports of 2019, is the Premier suggesting that Dr Tom Hatton is being
untruthful when he says that former Premier Mark McGowan pressured him and the
Environmental Protection Authority to remove emissions targets?
(2) Was there any
correspondence or conversation between the former Premier and miners BHP or
Mineral Resources prior to the phone call with Dr Hatton?
(3) Was there any
correspondence or conversation between the former Premier and miners BHP or
Mineral Resources at any time after the phone call with Dr Hatton?�
AnswerView source ↗
(1) No. The Premier simply referred
the member to comments on the public record.
(2)–(3) The Premier cannot
answer on behalf of the former Premier.
the member to comments on the public record.
(2)–(3) The Premier cannot
answer on behalf of the former Premier.
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