❓ A WA parliamentary question sought to determine if the government had agreements guaranteeing alumina supply to foreign countries or corporations. The government confirmed agreements exist with Alcoa and Worsley Alumina for production, but not sales.
AnsweredQoN 2175Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Government signed any agreement with Dubai, China or any other country that commits Western Australia to ensuring supply of Alumina?
(2) If yes to (1), will the Premier detail which countries and for each country the amount of alumina committed?
(3) Has the Government signed any agreement with any corporation that commits Western Australia to ensuring supply of Alumina?
(4) If yes to (3), will the Premier detail which corporations and for each corporation the amount of alumina committed?
(2) If yes to (1), will the Premier detail which countries and for each country the amount of alumina committed?
(3) Has the Government signed any agreement with any corporation that commits Western Australia to ensuring supply of Alumina?
(4) If yes to (3), will the Premier detail which corporations and for each corporation the amount of alumina committed?
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Answered
17 August 2004
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
47 days
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The WA Government is party to three State Agreements with Alcoa World Alumina Australia, and one State Agreement with Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd. While these Agreements commit the companies to production of alumina in Western Australia, they do not govern alumina sales arrangements.
(4) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The WA Government is party to three State Agreements with Alcoa World Alumina Australia, and one State Agreement with Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd. While these Agreements commit the companies to production of alumina in Western Australia, they do not govern alumina sales arrangements.
(4) Not applicable.
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