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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 2166 asked in the Legislative Council on 16 May 2019 by Hon Diane Evers

Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Parliament: 40 Session: 1


Question

I refer to the outdoor levels of radon and thoron registered at the boundaries of the Dalyellup Waste Residue Disposal Facility (DWRDF) as detailed in the Annual Radiation Monitoring Report in Cristal Pigment Australia's 2017 Annual Environmental Report, and I ask:
(a) were the outdoor levels of radon and thoron registered at the boundaries of the DWRDF higher than expected in comparison to other coastal areas of Western Australia:
(i) if yes to (a), why; and
(b) will the Minister please provide data on background environmental radiation levels for Dalyellup for the last five years:
(i) if no to (b), why not?

Answered on 27 June 2019

I am advised:

(a) No.

(i) Not applicable.

(b) No.

(i) Relevant data on background environmental radiation levels across Dalyellup does not exist.