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❓ Hon Tim Clifford questions the Minister for Environment regarding the $10 billion investment estimate for WA's contribution to national emissions reduction, seeking clarification on the investment timeframe, source, and government's commitment. The answer refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 2597Legislative Council

Asked

23 October 2019

Member

Hon Tim Clifford

Portfolio

Environment

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I refer to the Transforming Energy Generation section of the Climate Change in Western Australia issues paper, specifically the following statement, “If Western Australia is to make a contribution to national emissions reduction, it is estimated that over $10 billion of investment is required in infrastructure, storage and large scale generation”, and I ask: (a) over what time period is this investment required to be made; (b) is the estimated $10 billion of investment a reflection of the total investment required by Western Australia (i.e. private and government investment), or is it a reflection of the investment that is solely required by the State Government; (c) in reference to the choice of language, “If Western Australia is to make a contribution…”, rather than “When Western Australia is to make a contribution…”, will the Minister confirm whether the Western Australian Government intends to make the $10 billion investment required to contribute to national emissions reduction; (d) if no to (c), will the Minister please explain why the State Government will not be making this investment; and (e) if the State Government does plan to make a contribution to national emissions reduction, albeit less than the $10 billion investment required: (i) what is the predicted cost of that investment; and (ii) what will that investment contribute to (e.g. infrastructure, storage, large-scale generation)?