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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 135 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 26 May 2021 by Mr R.S. Love

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

CYCLONE SEROJA — WESTERN POWER — INDUSTRIAL ACTION

135. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Minister for Energy:

I refer to the recent strike action by Western Power employees that threatened energy stability and the recovery efforts of midwest and northern wheatbelt communities impacted by cyclone Seroja.

(1) Can the minister confirm that 55 per cent of reconnection works in parts of the midwest, such as Eradu and Wicherina, are still incomplete?

(2) Given that it has now been six weeks since the tropical cyclone devastated these communities, does the minister concede that any additional delays caused by strike action will directly impact family livelihoods and safety and place them in further jeopardy through inappropriate union action?

Mr W.J. JOHNSTON replied:

(1)–(2) No. I cannot confirm that figure. That is not correct. Over 90 per cent of houses affected by cyclone Seroja have been reconnected.