Mr. Johnston questions the Minister for Mines and Petroleum regarding concerns raised by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Liberal branch about the potential negative impact of the proposed Mining Legislation Amendment Bill on the exploration and mining industry. The Minister disagrees with these concerns.

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21 May 2015
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Mines and Petroleum

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MINING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL
452. Mr W.J. JOHNSTON to the Minister for Mines and
Petroleum:
I note the media release of the KalgoorlieQQQ ### QQQBoulder Liberal branch of 19 May 2015.
(1) Does the
minister agree with the Liberal branch that his proposed Mining Legislation
Amendment Bill will have a negative impact on the exploration and mining
industry?
(2) Does he agree
with Mr Jason Wills, the president of this Liberal branch, that the ministerXXX ###XXXs legislation is clearly at odds with the
long-term welfare of the exploration and mining industry?

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(1)–(2)
No.

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