❓ A parliamentary question probes the WA government's commitment to legislating against uranium mining, its timeline, and reasons for delays. The government confirms its commitment, citing the Premier's stance and ongoing legislative drafting.
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I refer to the state Australian Labor Party policy on introducing legislation to ban uranium mining and to subsequent public statements to that effect. (1) Is the government still committed to legislate against mining uranium in Western Australia? (2) If yes, will the minister explain why this is the case? (3) If no, will the minister explain why? (4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(1) Is the government still committed to legislate against mining uranium in Western Australia? (2) If yes, will the minister explain why this is the case? (3) If no, will the minister explain why? (4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(2) If yes, will the minister explain why this is the case? (3) If no, will the minister explain why? (4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(3) If no, will the minister explain why? (4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(1) Is the government still committed to legislate against mining uranium in Western Australia? (2) If yes, will the minister explain why this is the case? (3) If no, will the minister explain why? (4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(2) If yes, will the minister explain why this is the case? (3) If no, will the minister explain why? (4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(3) If no, will the minister explain why? (4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(4) If yes, will the minister outline when this legislation is expected to be introduced into Parliament? (5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(5) Will the minister explain what has caused this legislation to be delayed for more than four years since the day the ALP adopted it as a policy? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
On behalf of the leader, I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(1) Yes. (2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(2) The Premier reiterated during the recent election campaign that the government would continue to oppose the mining of uranium. (3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(4) Drafting of legislation to amend the Mining Act 1978 is well advanced, and legislation will be introduced when the bill is finalised. (5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
(5) The government announced its approach to implementing the prohibition in June 2002. Consistent with that announcement all new mining leases granted since that time have included an endorsement that removes the authorisation to mine uranium. Extensive work has been done in developing the necessary legislation, including consultation with industry, given the significant complexities associated with prohibiting the mining of any mineral.
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