Question on Notice regarding the Fremantle Outer Harbour project, specifically concerning advertising of harbour options and discussions with James Point Pty Ltd. The Minister's response indicates the matter is still under consideration and provides limited information.

AnsweredQoN 143Legislative Council
Asked
2 December 2008
Portfolio
Planning

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FREMANTLE OUTER HARBOUR PROJECT 143. Hon SHEILA MILLS to the minister representing the Minister for Planning: I refer to the Fremantle outer harbour project and the statutory approvals process examining two options for a new harbour facility. (1) Will the government advertise both options—the island-based harbour and the partially land-backed facility? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Has the government had discussions on this matter with representatives of James Point Pty Ltd, including Mr Len Buckeridge? (4) If yes to (3), what was the nature of those discussions? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY

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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
FREMANTLE OUTER HARBOUR PROJECT
I refer to the Fremantle outer harbour project and the statutory approvals process examining two options for a new harbour facility. (1) Will the government advertise both options—the island-based harbour and the partially land-backed facility? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Has the government had discussions on this matter with representatives of James Point Pty Ltd, including Mr Len Buckeridge? (4) If yes to (3), what was the nature of those discussions? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
(1) Will the government advertise both options—the island-based harbour and the partially land-backed facility? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Has the government had discussions on this matter with representatives of James Point Pty Ltd, including Mr Len Buckeridge? (4) If yes to (3), what was the nature of those discussions? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
(2) If no to (1), why not? (3) Has the government had discussions on this matter with representatives of James Point Pty Ltd, including Mr Len Buckeridge? (4) If yes to (3), what was the nature of those discussions? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
(3) Has the government had discussions on this matter with representatives of James Point Pty Ltd, including Mr Len Buckeridge? (4) If yes to (3), what was the nature of those discussions? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
(4) If yes to (3), what was the nature of those discussions? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The minister provided the following answer — (1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
(1)-(2) This matter has not yet been considered by cabinet. (3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.
(3)-(4) Representations have been made on behalf of James Point Pty Ltd regarding its proposal for a privately funded port facility. Mr Len Buckeridge has not met with the Minister for Planning.

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