❓ Question regarding health problems arising after the installation of a liquor burning plant at Alcoa's Wagerup refinery. The Minister acknowledges the issue and states the government is seeking scientific advice to address it.
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ALCOA WORLD ALUMINA AUSTRALIA, WAGERUP LIQUOR BURNING PLANT
Does the member understand that problems have arisen only since 1996 when the liquor burning plant was installed? Mr BROWN
Does the member understand that problems have arisen only since 1996 when the liquor burning plant was installed? Mr BROWN
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I am aware of that information, including the fact that the liquor burner has not been operating on occasions when people have still suffered with those symptoms. This is an important matter. I appreciate that the member has made this position clear. It is not something that the Government, my colleague the Minister for the Environment or I take lightly. As I said previously, science has bedevilled the authorities in trying to come to grips with this issue. I am aware of this recent report, and as soon as I receive further professional advice in relation to that matter I will move on it.
Mr BROWN replied: I am aware of that information, including the fact that the liquor burner has not been operating on occasions when people have still suffered with those symptoms. This is an important matter. I appreciate that the member has made this position clear. It is not something that the Government, my colleague the Minister for the Environment or I take lightly. As I said previously, science has bedevilled the authorities in trying to come to grips with this issue. I am aware of this recent report, and as soon as I receive further professional advice in relation to that matter I will move on it.
I am aware of that information, including the fact that the liquor burner has not been operating on occasions when people have still suffered with those symptoms. This is an important matter. I appreciate that the member has made this position clear. It is not something that the Government, my colleague the Minister for the Environment or I take lightly. As I said previously, science has bedevilled the authorities in trying to come to grips with this issue. I am aware of this recent report, and as soon as I receive further professional advice in relation to that matter I will move on it.
Mr BROWN replied: I am aware of that information, including the fact that the liquor burner has not been operating on occasions when people have still suffered with those symptoms. This is an important matter. I appreciate that the member has made this position clear. It is not something that the Government, my colleague the Minister for the Environment or I take lightly. As I said previously, science has bedevilled the authorities in trying to come to grips with this issue. I am aware of this recent report, and as soon as I receive further professional advice in relation to that matter I will move on it.
I am aware of that information, including the fact that the liquor burner has not been operating on occasions when people have still suffered with those symptoms. This is an important matter. I appreciate that the member has made this position clear. It is not something that the Government, my colleague the Minister for the Environment or I take lightly. As I said previously, science has bedevilled the authorities in trying to come to grips with this issue. I am aware of this recent report, and as soon as I receive further professional advice in relation to that matter I will move on it.
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