ALBEMARLE — WORKERS CAMP — BINNINGUP
710. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Planning:
I refer to plans by Albemarle to
construct an accommodation camp in Binningup.
(1) Does the
minister believe it is appropriate to construct an accommodation camp for an
industrial operation that is located approximately 150 kilometres from Perth
and 20 kilometres from Bunbury?
(2) Is the
minister concerned that the construction of a workers camp near Binningup will
result in fewer families moving to the Bunbury region?
(3) What actions
has the minister taken to ensure that more housing is available in the greater
Bunbury region to accommodate the workforce required for its new industry?
(4) Is the minister concerned that social and
behavioural problems may develop as a result of housing 1 500 workers in
a camp within a small town of fewer than 1 500 people?
Hon SUE
ELLERY replied:
(1)–(4) I
refer the member to standing order 105(1)(b), which states that questions shall
''not seek an opinion or a legal interpretation or opinion''.