❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the WA government's stance on WA mining companies adhering to Indonesian forestry laws banning open-pit mining. The government expects WA companies to abide by the laws of other countries.
AnsweredQoN 609Legislative Council
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With regard to the recently passed Indonesian forestry law banning open-pit mining as it is deemed to be a danger to Indonesian forests -
(1) While so far the statute has not generally been enforced will the Western Australian Government encourage the many West Australian companies operating in Indonesia to abide by the statute?
(2) If yes, when will this be done?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) If no to (1), does the Western Australian Government condone West Australian companies attempting to overturn the Indonesian forestry law?
(1) While so far the statute has not generally been enforced will the Western Australian Government encourage the many West Australian companies operating in Indonesia to abide by the statute?
(2) If yes, when will this be done?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) If no to (1), does the Western Australian Government condone West Australian companies attempting to overturn the Indonesian forestry law?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 June 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
42 days
(1 to 4) The administration of forestry and mining laws in Indonesia is a matter for the authorities in Indonesia. The West Australian Government would expect West Australian companies operating in other countries to abide by the laws of those countries in carrying out their activities.
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