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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?

487. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Minister for Environment:

I ask this question on behalf of Hon Robin Chapple, who is off on urgent parliamentary business.

I refer to the Port Hedland dust program established under the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and to the Premier’s media statement of 22 March titled “New border controls to help protect Western Australia”.

(1)  Does the minister agree with the Premier that all industrial operations at the port of Port Hedland are essential services?