CORONAVIRUS — WEST TO EAST GAS PIPELINE

488. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the Minister for Energy:

I ask this question on behalf of Hon Tim Clifford, who is on urgent parliamentary business.

I refer to the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission’s consideration of a gas pipeline from Western Australia to the east coast.

(1)  Has the minister, the Premier or a representative of either discussed the potential of a west to east gas pipeline with the NCCC, or has a discussion been scheduled?

(2)  Is the minister concerned that NCCC chair Nev Power’s advocacy for the development of onshore gas via the NCCC is a conflict of interest due to Mr Power’s involvement and connection with the industry?

Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:

I thank Hon Tim Clifford for some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Energy.

(1)  I am unable to answer for the Premier. However, I have not had any formal discussions with the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission.

(2)  No. This is a matter for the commonwealth

 

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