❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding a dust plume from a KCGM blast, the investigation's progress, and the Department of Environment's handling of the situation, including potential prosecution and community trust.
AnsweredQoN 2894Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to question on notice No. 2615 of September 22 2005 and No. 2582 of September 1 2005 -
(1) Can the Minister indicate why the investigation has not been finalised?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Will the Department of Environment prosecute KCGM for failing to adhere to Ministerial conditions and obligations relating to a plume of dust generated from a blast dispersed over residents and businesses in Boulder?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister state on what date the investigation first commenced in relation to the Good Friday blast?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(7) Can the Minister indicate approximately when the investigation will be finalised?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Can the Minister explain why KCGM’s risk assessment was inappropriate?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(11) Can the Minister explain how can the community have trust and faith in the Department of Environment in getting obligations and commitments from KCGM which are aimed at providing a level of protection to the community and environment, given they repeatedly over many issues fail to adhere to written obligations and commitments made?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
(13) Can the Minister explain why the Department focuses it resources on constantly defending KCGM when they breach written commitments and obligations, rather than taking prosecution action clearly aimed at providing a serious punishment and deterrence to a history of broken commitments and obligations made by the company?
(14) If no to (13), why not?
(1) Can the Minister indicate why the investigation has not been finalised?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Will the Department of Environment prosecute KCGM for failing to adhere to Ministerial conditions and obligations relating to a plume of dust generated from a blast dispersed over residents and businesses in Boulder?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Can the Minister state on what date the investigation first commenced in relation to the Good Friday blast?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(7) Can the Minister indicate approximately when the investigation will be finalised?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) Can the Minister explain why KCGM’s risk assessment was inappropriate?
(10) If no to (9), why not?
(11) Can the Minister explain how can the community have trust and faith in the Department of Environment in getting obligations and commitments from KCGM which are aimed at providing a level of protection to the community and environment, given they repeatedly over many issues fail to adhere to written obligations and commitments made?
(12) If no to (11), why not?
(13) Can the Minister explain why the Department focuses it resources on constantly defending KCGM when they breach written commitments and obligations, rather than taking prosecution action clearly aimed at providing a serious punishment and deterrence to a history of broken commitments and obligations made by the company?
(14) If no to (13), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 March 2006
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
124 days
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: The following information is correct as at 13 December 2005. (1) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (2) Not applicable. (3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
The following information is correct as at 13 December 2005. (1) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (2) Not applicable. (3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(1) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (2) Not applicable. (3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(14) Not applicable.
The following information is correct as at 13 December 2005. (1) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (2) Not applicable. (3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(1) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (2) Not applicable. (3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable. (3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(3) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable. (5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(5) 25 March 2005. (6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable. (7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(7) No. (8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(8) Decisions on enforcement action are taken as soon as possible, however sufficient evidence must first be collected and assessed to determine whether there is a prima facie case before any enforcement action is initiated. (9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(9) No. (10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(10) It is not appropriate to comment, as the Department of Environment's investigation into this event is ongoing. (11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(11) The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy.(A copy of this policy is available on the Departments website at www.environment.wa.gov.au) (12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(12) Not applicable. (13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(13) The DoE has no role in defending KCGM. The DoE regulates industry in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with the relevant objectives of the legislation administered by the Department. Enforcement action is applied consistently in line within the legislative powers conferred on the DoE and in accordance with the Department's Enforcement and Prosecution Policy. (14) Not applicable.
(14) Not applicable.
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