ALCOA — BAUXITE
29. Hon
DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the Minister for State
Development, Jobs and Trade:
I refer to question without notice
279 regarding Alcoa of Australia Ltd's export of raw bauxite from the
state.
(1) Has Alcoa requested an increase
in the amount of raw bauxite per annum it is allowed to export?
(2) If yes to (1), has it been
considered and what was the result?
(3) If no to (1),
has Alcoa provided any indication that it will request this within the next two
years, and will the minister consult with the community prior to making any
decisions?
(4) Has Alcoa requested an extension beyond the
five-year period approved at the time of asking the question?
(5) If yes to (3), has it been
considered and what was the result?
(6) If no to (1),
has Alcoa provided any indication that it will request this within the next two
years, and will the minister consult with the community prior to making any
decisions?
Hon
ALANNAH MacTIERNAN replied:
I thank the member for the
question. I can provide the following information.
(1)� No.
(2)� Not
applicable.
(3) and (6) �Alcoa
has not formally requested an extension. The company is currently undergoing a formal
assessment at a public environmental review level under the Environmental
Protection Act 1986 for its possible bauxite export. Community consultation is
a formal part of the PER process.
(4)� No.
(5)� Not applicable.