ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No.1
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA Mr Fran Logan, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 8.50 am in Room 2 of the Legislative Assembly Committee Office, on Levell of 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
1 Business 1.1 Election of a Committee Chairman. The Acting Principal Research Officer called for nominations for the role of Committee Chairman. Mr Jan Norberger nominated Mr Ian Blayney. There being no other nominations, Mr Blayney was declared Committee Chairman. 1.2 Election of a Committee Deputy Chairman. The Chairman called for nominations for the role of Committee Deputy Chairman. Hon Fran Logan self-nominated for the role; this nomination was seconded by Mr Vince Catania. There being no other nominations, Hon Mr Logan was declared Deputy Chairman. 1.3 Committee membership. Noted.
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1.4 Committee Terms of Reference and portfolio responsibilities Noted. 1.5 Committee work program Resolved to write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, to seek funding to enable the Committee and its Acting Principal Research Officer to attend the breakfast panel discussion Western Australia's Energy Market Future at the University of Western Australia Club on Wednesday 12 June 2013.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9.00 am. The Committee is next scheduled to meet at 10.00 am on Wednesday 22 May 2013.
MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 2 Wednesday 22 May 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA Mr Fran Logan, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 10.15 am in Room 4 of the Legislative Assembly Committee Office, on Levell of 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
1 Minutes The minutes of Meeting No.1 (15 May 2013) having been considered, were confirmed.
2 Business 2.1 Committee working procedures Resolved that the Committee Chairman is authorised as the sole media spokesman for the Committee. Resolved that the Committee Secretariat is authorised to make any required typographical and/or grammatical corrections to settled material, including letters and reports for tabling. Resolved that the Committee Secretariat is authorised to liaise with media representatives as is appropriate for publicising the work of the Committee, at the direction of the Committee Chairman. Economics and Industry Standing Committee
2.2 Committee confidentiality The Committee noted the Findings, recommendations and Chairman's Foreword to Procedure and Privileges Committee Report: Inquiry into the Member for Murchison-Eyre's Unauthorised Release of Committee Documents and Related Matters 2.3 Floating liquefied natural gas Resolved to accept the offer of an informal briefing by Mr John Dagostino, Government Relations Advisor, Shell Development (Australia), to the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and any other Committee Members who are able to attend at 8am on Thursday 23 May 2013. Resolved that the Committee Chairman is authorised to informally meet with persons relevant to the work of the Committee. The Committee must be given advance email notice of any such meeting, and the Chairman must report back to the Committee as to the substance of any such meeting in due course. Resolved to undertake an inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations with the following terms of reference: The Committee will identify the manner in which the use of floating liquefied natural gas operations will impact upon the following sectors of the Western Australian economy: • Engineering and design; • Fabrication and manufacturing; • Construction and ancillary services; and • Domestic gas supply and industrial gas users. The Committee will also identify the extent to which the use of floating liquefied natural gas operations will impact upon state revenue in Western Australia. Resolved to write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Hon Michael /---, , Sutherland, MLA, to seek funding to enable a person with specialised \,") knowledge that can assist the inquiry to - as soon as is practicable - be seconded to the Committee Secretariat for a period of six months, with the possibility of an extension to this six months 2.4 Committee work program Noted.
3 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.25 am. The Committee is next scheduled to meet at 10 00 i;:::;s+;oe2013. ~Y-. MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA M~C~ B:RTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
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Meeting No.3 Wednesday 12 June 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Apologies: Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 10.01 am in the Swan Mace Room within the Parliament of Western Australia.
1 Minutes The minutes of Meeting No.2 (22 May 2013) having been considered, were confirmed.
2 Correspondence 2.1 UWA Breakfast by the Bay Letter from the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of22 May 2013 Noted. 2.2 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations News article of27 May 2013: High costs put $150b LNG projects at risk News article of27 May 2013: Union rejects LNG wage claim News article of28 May 2013: Costs a challenge: Shell Economics and Industry Standing Committee
News article of28 May 2013: Fastfix n eeded for LNG costs News article of28 May 2013: FLNG not the industry's great saviour News article of28 May 2013: Labor split over union wage excess News article of28 May 2013: Lack of an energy policy will hurt our economy News article of28 May 2013: Price gap threatens LNG exports to Asia News article of28 May 2013: Productivity a foreign concept News article of28 May 2013: Browse on trackfor new LNG plan News article of28 May 2013: Threats to our LNG future News article of28 May 2013: Warning as cheap PNG labour temps Exxon News article of28 May 2013: Woodside to tell why it axed Kimberley LNG News article of7June 2013: Premier talks up Asian gas trade File note of24 May 2013 presentation by Mr Vivek Chandra of Kerogen Consultants File note of27 May 2013 meeting with Mr David Harrison ofUWA Noted.
3 Business 3.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations Resolved to seek funding to advertise a call for submissions in aid of the inquiry in the Saturday edition of The West Australian, as well as weekday editions of The Australian and The Financial Review, and WA Business News. A media release should be issued simultaneously with the advertised call for submissions. Secretariat to make contact with Inpex and ConocoPhillips so as to arrange a site visit to the Darwin liquefied natural gas plant in the Northern Territory. Secretariat to make contact with ATCO and Horizon Power Stations so as to arrange a site visit to the Karratha Power Station. Secretariat to make contact with Australian Marine Complex so as to arrange a site visit to the AMC in Fremantle. 3.2 Committee work program Resolved to invite the attendance of representatives of: • DomGas Alliance: • Engineers Australia; • Australian Steel Industries; and • The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union To brief the Committee on their respective views regarding the Committee's inquiry, at a meeting on Friday 28 June 2013. Economics and industry Standing Committee
4 Dispatched correspondence Letter to the Speaker of23 May 2013: Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Media release of23 May 2013: Committee inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to Ms Anne Pickard, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, of23 May 2013: Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to Mr Bill Tinapple, Executive Director (Petroleum), Department of Mines and Petroleum, of5 June 2013: Committee inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to Ms Gail McGowan, Acting Deputy Director General (Resources and Industry Development), Department ofState Development, of 5 June 2013: Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to Mr Reg Howard-Smith, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA Inc., of5 June 2013: Committee inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations Letters to each of the Chairs of the Standing Committees of the 39th Parliament, of6 June 2013: Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Noted.
5 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.15 am. The Committee is next scheduled to meet at 10.00 am on Wednesday 19 June 2013, for briefings by Mr Bill Tinapple of the Department of Mines and Petroleum and Ms Gail McGowan of the Department of State Development.
MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No. 4 Wednesday 19 June 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am in the Legislative Assembly Committee Room within the Parliament of Western Australia.
1 Minutes The minutes of Meeting NO.3 (12 June 2013) having been considered, were confirmed.
2 Correspondence 2.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations Letter from Mr David Harrison, Chief Advisor (Corporate and GovernmentAf!airs), Office of the Vice-Chancellor, UWA, of7 June 2013, attaching news article of4 June 2013 "High-tech solutions on resources will keep WA afloat" Noted. Economics and Industry Standing Committee
Letter from the Chairman of the Education and Health Standing Committee, Dr Graham jacobs, MLA, of 12 june 2013 Draft letter ofresponse Resolved to send the draft letter of response. Letter from Mr Chris Walton, CEO, The Association ofProfessional Engineers, Scientists & Managers, Australia, of12 june 2013 Resolved to accept this letter as a submission in aid of the Committee's inquiry. Enclosed report ofAPESMA: Report to the Western Australian Government on local engineering issues and policy, February 2013 Noted.
3 Business 3.1 Briefings in aid of the inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations, by the Departments of Mines and Petroleum and State Development. At 10.15 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Bill Tinapple, Executive Director (Petroleum), Department of Mines and Petroleum. The briefing concluded at 10.55 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. At 11.10 am the Committee received a briefing from Ms Gail McGowan Acting Deputy Director General (Resources and Industry Development), and Ms Nicky Cusworth, Deputy Director General (Strategic Policy), Department of State Development. The briefing concluded at 11.45 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. Resolved to provide the uncorrected proof of both briefings to persons scheduled to brief the Committee on 26 and 28 June 2013, to aid the preparation of those briefings. 3.2 Committee work program Resolved to seek funding to enable investigative travel to Karratha and Darwin between 1 and 4 July 2013 for the purpose of meeting and speaking with representatives of ATCO, Horizon Power, Woodside, Inpex, ConocoPhillips and the Northern Territory Government, and taking site tours of the North West Shelf, Pluto and Darwin gas processing plants, and the ATCO and Horizon Power electricity plants.
4 Dispatched correspondence Letter to Ms Anne Pickard, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, of14 june 2013: Requested briefing in relation to the Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Economics and Industry Standing Committee
Letter to Mr Damian Dwye,", Director - Economics, Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association of14 June 2013: Requested briefing in relation to the Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of 17June 2013: Request for funding for advertising Noted.
5 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 12.00 pm. The Committee is next scheduled to meet at 9.00 am on Wednesday 26 June 2013, for briefings by Mr Damian Dwyer, Director (Economics) and Mr Adam Welch, Senior Analyst (Economics & Operations), of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Limited; Ms Nicole Rooke, Director, and Mr Ben Hammer, Policy Adviser (Infrastructure), of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia; and Mr Steve Phimister, General Manager, Mr Ian Grose, Prelude Manager, and Mr Steven Kauffman, General Manager, of Shell Australia.
MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR~ MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No.5
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 9.05 am in the Legislative Assembly Committee Room within the Parliament of Western Australia.
1 Business 1.1 Briefings in aid of the inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations, by representatives of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, and Shell in Australia, At 9.13 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Damian Dwyer, Director (Economics), and Mr Adam Welch, Senior Analyst (Economics & Operations), of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Limited. The briefing concluded at 9.58 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. Economics and Industry Standing Committee
At 10.01 am the Committee received a briefing from Ms Nicole Rooke, Director, and Mr Ben Hammer, Policy Adviser (Infrastructure), of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia. The briefing concluded at 10.58 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. At 11.05 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Steve Phimister, General Manager, Mr Ian Grose, Prelude Manager, and Mr Steven Kauffman, General Manager, of Shell in Australia. The briefing concluded at 11.54 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting.
2 Minutes and correspondence Consideration of the minutes of the previous meeting, as well as all correspondence, was deferred.
3 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.55 am. The Committee is next scheduled to meet at 9.00 am on Friday 28 June 2013, for briefings by Mr Mike Shaw and Mr Nenad Ninkov of the DomGas Alliance; Mr James England of the Australian Steel Institute; and Mr Steve McCartney of the Australian Manufacturing Workers', Union. MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No.6
Friday 28 June 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 9.10 am in the Legislative Assembly Committee Room within the Parliament of Western Australia.
1 Business 1.1 Briefings in aid of the inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations, by representatives of the DomGas Alliance, the Australian Steel Institute, and the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union. At 9.11 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Mike Shaw and Mr Nenad Ninkov of the DomGas Alliance. The briefing concluded at 10.00 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. At 10.05 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr James England, State Manager (WA), Australian Steel Institute. Economics and Industry Standing Committee
The briefing concluded at 10.45 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. At 11.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Steve McCartney, WA Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union. The briefing concluded at 11.47 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. 1.2 Committee work program Secretariat to advise Shell in Australia that, depending upon the timing of the federal election, the Committee will either seek to undertake investigative travel to the Republic of Korea and Europe in the September/October non-sitting window, or else in January 2014. Resolved to undertake site visits at the Australian Marine Centre and Civmec on Monday 5 August 2013, beginning at 9.30 am.
2 Minutes The minutes of Meeting No.4 (19 June 2013), having been considered, were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations News article of20 June 2013: Govt nodfor gas hub acquisition News article of24 June 2013: China oil deal puts pressure on WA Noted. 3.2 Miscellaneous Letter from Mr Mick Gentleman Chair, Standing Committee on Planning, Environment and Territory Municipal Services, Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory, datedJune 2013 Secretariat to decline this invitation. Invitationfrom Ms Nicky Bowen Senior Producer and Project Manager, CWC Group Limited, to the 4th World Shale Oil & Gas conference & exhibition in Houston Texas from 4-8 November 2013 World Shale Oil & Gas conference & exhibition brochure Noted. Economics and Industry Standing Committee
4 Dispatched Correspondence Letter to Dr Grahamjacobs, Chairman of the Education and Health Standing Committee, of19 june2013: re: Committee inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to Mr Casey Cahill, representative ofDomGasAlliance, of19 june 2013: Requested briefing in relation to the Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to Mr Steve McCartney, WA Secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union, of20 june 2013: Requested briefing in relation to the Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to Mr james England, State Manager - Western Australia, Australian Steel Institute, of20 june 2013: Requested briefing in relation to the Committee inquiry into the economic implications offloating liquefied natural gas operations Letter to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of24 june 2013: Requestfor funding to enable investigative travel Noted.
5 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 12.30 pm. The Committee is next scheduled to meet at 7.30 am on Monday 1 July 2013 in the Qantas Business Lounge at Perth Domestic Airport.
MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No.7
Monday 1 July 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 12.00 pm at the Horizon Power Control Centre in Karratha.
1 Business I~\ \.'-) 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 12.00 pm the Committee received a briefing from Mr Chris Doyle and Mr Roman Raudonikis at the Horizon Power Control Centre in Karratha, largely about the West Pilbara Power Project. The briefing concluded at 1.00 pm.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1.00 pm. !~~~Ylf MR IAN BLAYNEY, MtA (I MR~ MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
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Meeting No.8
Monday 1 July 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr Peter Tinley, MLA MrVince Catania, MLA
Meeting ofthe Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 2.00 pm at the Energy Developments Limited LNG plant in Maitland, Karratha.
1 Business 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 2.00 pm the Committee received a briefing from Mr Peter Wyse and was taken on a site tour of the Energy Developments Limited LNG plant in Maitland, Karratha. The tour concluded at 3.30 pm.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3.30 pm. I~ /lS+7 MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA ~l:N CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
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Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 8.00 am at the North West Shelf LNG plant in Karratha.
1 Business 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 8.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Ms Michelle Grady and Ms Alisha Stearne of Woodside, and was taken on a site tour of the North West Shelf LNG plant in Karratha. The tour concluded at 10.00 am.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10.00 am.
MR~ MICHAEL BURTON MRl'~N~~CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
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Meeting No. 10 Tuesday 2 July 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 10.30 am at the Karratha Power Station in Karratha.
1 Business 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 10.30 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Roy Zylstra and Mr Roger Doyle of ATCO Australia, and was taken on a site tour of Karratha Power Station in Karratha. The tour concluded at 11.30 am.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.30 am. /~r!3~ ~# MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
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Meeting No. 11
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 9.00 am at the North Australia Centre for Oil and Gas (NACO G) facility at Charles Darwin University, in Darwin.
1 Business 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 9.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Professor Barney Glover, Associate Professor Steve Shanahan and Dr Daria Surovtseva of Charles Darwin UniversityJ and was taken on a tour of the NACOG facility. The tour concluded at 11.00 am.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.00 am. I /}()~ MRIA~YNEY,Ir:A7 ~ON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No. 12
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 11.30 am at the office of the Northern Territory Government's Department of Business.
1 Business 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 11.30 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Brian O'Gallagher, Executive Director (Investment, Trade & Facilitation) at the Northern Territory Government's Department of Business. The briefing concluded at 12.15 pm.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 12.15 pm. !~-?d~ MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR~ MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No. 13
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 1.00 pm at the Darwin LNG plant in Darwin.
1 Business 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 1.00 pm the Committee received a briefing from Ms Jett Street and Mr Jason' Fior of ConocoPhillips, and was taken on a site tour of the Darwin LNG plant in Darwin. The tour concluded at 2.30 pm. At 3.00 pm the Committee was taken on a site tour of the East Arm supply base in Darwin. The tour concluded at 3.30 pm. Economics and Industry Standing Committee
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3.30 pm. 1~d3~ ~ MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS" INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No. 14 Thursday 4 July 2013
Present: Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 10.00 am at the office ofthe Northern Territory Government's Department of Mines and Energy.
1 Business 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 10.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Alan Holland, Director of Energy at the Northern Territory Government's Department of Mines and Energy. The briefing concluded at 11.00 am.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.00 am. !~/lS~ MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR~ MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No. 15 Monday 5 August 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 9.00 am at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson.
1 Business (-""'j '\...,.".;.;/ 1.1 Inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations: investigative travel At 9.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr John O'Hare, General Manager (Marine, Defence, Oil & Gas, Australian Marine Complex), Ms Pru Ayling, Manager (Pilbara Maritime CUF Project), of the Department of Commerce, and Mr Jonathan Smith, General Manager, Australian Marine Complex, at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson. The briefing concluded at 10.40 am, and the Committee was given a site tour of the Australian Marine Complex Common User Facility. The site tour concluded at 11.05 am, and the Committee continued with the meeting. At 11.10 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Adam Portaro, General Manager, Civmec, and Mr Joe Macri, Business Development Manager, Civmec, at Economics and Industry Standing Committee
Civmec's large heavy engineering facility at Henderson. Mr John O'Hare and Ms Pru Ayling of the Department of Commerce were also present for the briefing.
At 11.35 am Mr O'Hare and Ms Ayling departed, and the Committee was given a site tour of the Civmec facility. The site tour concluded at 1.00 pm, and the Committee continued with the meeting.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1.05 pm. #J£ MRIl~N~~ MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY STANDING COMMITTEE
MINUTES Meeting No. 16 Wednesday 7 August 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Vince Catania, MLA
Meeting of the Committee The Economics & Industry Standing Committee met at 7.05 pm in Room 1.29 of the Parliament of Western Australia.
1 Business 1.1 Briefings in aid of the inquiry into the economic implications of floating liquefied natural gas operations Resolved to publish each of the transcripts of evidence received thus far in aid of the inquiry on the Committee website. Resolved to issue a media release to draw attention to the availability of these transcripts. 1.2 Australia Korea Business Council breakfast event: Meeting Industry Challenges through Innovation: FLNG and Shale Gas Resolved to write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to seek funding so as to enable the Committee to take up the invitation extended by the Australia Korea Business Council of WA to attend the breakfast event on Wednesday 28 August 2013. Economics and Industry Standing Committee
Resolved to accept the invitation by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia, Professor Paul Johnson, to take a site tour of the University so as to see the work being undertaken by UWA researchers in the relation to offshore oil and gas projects, subsequent to the breakfast event on 28 August 2013. 1.3 Investigative travel to the Republic of Korea and Europe The Committee considered a draft itinerary of proposed investigative travel. Resolved to write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to seek funding to enable investigative travel to the Republic of Korea and Europe between 27 September and 14 October 2013.
2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7.25 pm.
MR IAN BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER Economics & Industry Standing Committee
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Meeting No. 17
Wednesday 11 September 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes The following minutes were confirmed as read: Minutes No.5 dated 26 June 2013 Minutes No.6 dated 28 June 2013 Minutes No.7 dated 1 July 2013 Minutes NO.8 dated 1 July 2013 Minutes No.9 dated 2 July 2013 Minutes No. 10 dated 2 July 2013 Minutes No. 11 dated 3 July 2013 Minutes No. 12 dated 3 July 2013 Minutes No. 13 dated 3 July 2013 Minutes No. 14 dated 4 July 2013 Minutes No. 15 dated 5 August 2013 Minutes No. 16 dated 7 August 2013
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3 Correspondence General Correspondence 3.1. Ms Margaret Quirk, Chair, Community Development and Justice Standing Committee, Letter (dated 14 June 2013) advising of that Committee's inquiry into custodial arrangements in police lock-ups 3.2. Dr Graham Jacobs, MLA, Letter (dated 25 June 2013) advising ofthe grievance he put to Parliament in relation to receivership fees and charges in farm insolvency 3.3. Hon Nick Goiran, MLC, Chairman ofthe Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission, Letter (dated 14 August 2013) advising of that Committee's inquiry into the role the CCC plays within the Integrity Coordinating Group, and its implications 3.4. Mr Andrew Imlach, Director of Communications and Research, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Letter (dated 12 June 2013) providing a copy ofthe report from the Role of Parliaments and Extractive Industries study group FlNG Inquiry-related Correspondence 3.5. Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk ofthe Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 19 June 2013) advising of the Speaker's approval of funding for advertising the FLNG inquiry () 3.6. Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk ofthe Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 25 June 2013) advising of the Speaker's approval offunding for travel to Karratha and Darwin. 3.7. Mr John O'Hare, General Manager (Marine, Defence, Oil & Gas, Australian Marine Complex), Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 24 July 2013), confirming arrangements for the Committee's AMC site tour 3.8. Mr Roger Martin, Vice President (Corporate Affairs), Woodside Energy Ltd, Letter (dated 30 July 2013) advising that Woodside would make a submission to the FLNG inquiry 3.9. Mr Stephen Eliot, Chief Executive Officer, Retail Energy Market Company Limited, Letter (dated 31 July 2013) declining to make a submission and suggesting the Committee ask domestic gas wholesale and gas retail market participants 3.10. Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell Australia, Letter (dated 22 July 2013) supporting the inquiry and advising that Shell will make a submission 3.11. Hon Troy Buswell, MLA, Treasurer; Ministerfor Transport; Fisheries, Letter (dated 7 August 2013) referring the Committee to the Minister for State Development 3.12. Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 13 August 2013) advising of the Speaker's approval of funding to attend breakfast panel discussion at UWA 3.13. Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 14 August 2013) advising that the Committee's request for investigative travel to Korea and Europe is not approved 3.14. Mr Blair Stratton, GM Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Synergy, Email (dated 9 September 2013) advising that Synergy would not be making a submission to the FLNG Inquiry Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.14 Noted. Resolved, in response to Item 3.11, That the Chairman write to the Treasurer to:
• acknowledge his response;
• draw his attention to the terms of reference being broader than royalties;
• request information on any analysis that had been conducted in forecasting the quantum of payroll tax, goods and services tax, stamp duty, Grants Commission funding, and any other associated state or federal government revenue or expenditure in relation to the James Price Point LNG plant; and
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• request any similar information pertaining to other possible Browse Basin, Bonaparte and Scarborough field developments.
Resolved, that the Chairman write to the Department of State Development, enclosing a copy of the Treasurer's letter and the FLNG inquiry terms of reference, asking the department to ensure its submission includes an appropriate response to the matters raised.
Submissions Received (for noting and adoption at agenda item 4.2 (a))
Sub 1. •••••••I(dated 12 August 2013) Sub 2. Challenger Institute of Technology - ACEPT (dated 15 August 2013) Sub 3. Atkins Australasia Pty Ltd (dated 26 August 2013) Sub 4. Western Australian Energy Research Alliance (dated 22 August 2013) Sub 5. Messrs Chris Hicks and Ken Owen (dated 28 August 2013) Sub 6. DOW Australia and New Zealand (dated 28 August 2013) Sub 7. UWA Energy and Minerals Institute (dated 29 August 2013) Sub 8. AMWU (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 9. DomGas Alliance (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 10. Chamber of Commerce and Industry (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 11. Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 12. APPEA (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 13. BP Australia (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 14. AWU (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 15. Shell Australia (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 16. Horizon Power (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 17. ConocoPhillips (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 18. Department of Mines and Petroleum (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 19. INPEX (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 20 .••••••••••••••dated 30 August 2013) Sub 21. Mr Leo Burke (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 22. MUA National Office (dated 30 August 2013) Sub 23. Department of Commerce (dated 4 September 2013) Sub 24. Woodside Energy Limited (dated 4 September 2013) Sub 25. GE Oil and Gas Australia Pty Ltd (dated 4 September 2013) (Note: Submissions provided separately on DocsOnline under FLNG inquiry) Submissions 1 to 25 noted. Correspondence Out 3.15. Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 13 August 2013) requesting funding to attend the breakfast panel discussion on FLNG at UWA 3.16. Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 13 August 2013) requesting funding for investigative travel to Korea and Europe
Outgoing Correspondence items 3.16 and 3.16 noted
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4 Business 4.1 Declaration of Interest - Secretariat The Committee's Principal Research Officer, Loraine Abernethie, declared that for approximately 10 years she had worked in the mechanical engineering industry involved in the manufacture of heat exchangers for the North West Shelf Project. Noted. 4.2 Authorisation for Secretariat Resolved, That the secretariat is authorised to research and make inquiries as necessary to further the Committee's work, and to report back to the Committee. 4.3 FLNG Inquiry Submissions (a) Adoption of Submissions No.1 to 19 and 21 to 25 as open submissions to the inquiry Resolved, That submissions No.1 to 19 and 21 to 25 be adopted as open submissions to the inquiry. (b) Adoption of Submission No 20. as a closed submission to the inquiry Resolved, That submission No. 20 be adopted as a closed submission to the inquiry. (c) Acceptance of late submissions Resolved, That late submissions be accepted at the discretion of the Committee until one week following the final hearing for the inquiry. (d) Timing of publication of submissions online Resolved, That open submissions not be published until the report has been tabled. 4.4 FLNG Inquiry - Possible separation into two inquiries and/or reports Refer Briefing Paper No.3 Discussed. The Committee agreed that there would be two FLNG Inquiry reports as proposed. 4.5 FLNG Potential Hearings (a) Potential Witnesses and Hearing Order Refer Briefing Paper No.4 Discussed. This item to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Resolved, That the Committee write to Santos, ExxonMobil, GDF Suez, Technip and BHP Billiton inviting them to make a submission to the inquiry, and advising them that they will be . called to attend a hearing in due course. Resolved, that following the announcement of the federal ministry, the Chairman write to the Minister for Resources advising of the Committee's FlNG inquiry and asking the Minister to meet with the Committee 4.6 FLNG Inquiry Proposed Travel (a) Funding Proposals Refer to attached revised funding proposal (incomplete)
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(b) Timing ofTravel Discussed.
The Committee agreed that travel deferred to a yet to be determined date. 4.7 Conferences
(a) Oil and Gas Procurement and Supply 2013 Conference Discussed.
Resolved, that the Chairman write to the Speaker requesting funding for two members and two staff to travel to Brisbane to attend the conference being held 26-28 November 2013. (b) 8th Annual LNG World Conference 2013 Resolved, that the Chairman write to the Speaker requesting funding for five members and two staff to attend the conference being held in Perth 23-25 September 2013.
5 General Business The Committee acknowledged Michael Burton's role as Acting Principal Research Officer from May until August 2013, and thanked him for his proactive and energetic work.
6 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.55 am until 10.00 am, Wednesday 18 September 2013 /~«5~ IAN BLAYNEY DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 18
Wednesday 18 September 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr Shane Love, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.10 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 17 of 18 September 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
3.1 Professor Tony Travaglione, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Curtin Business School, Email (dated 11 September 2013) advising that the university would not be making a submission to the inquiry. Noted. Correspondence Out 3.2 Professor Paul Johnson, Vice-Chancellor, UWA, Letter (dated 22 August 2013), accepting the university's invitation to visit the campus on 28 August 2013. 3.3 Mr Adam Portaro, General Manager, Civmec Construction & Engineering, Letter (dated 5 September 2013), thanking Civmec for facilitating the Committee's visit to their Henderson facility.
20130918 EISC Minutes Meeting 18, 18 September 2013 1 3.4 Mr John O'Hare, General Manager, Marine & Defence, Oil & Gas, AMC, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 5 September 2013), thanking him for facilitating and hosting the Committee's visit to the AMC on 5 August 2013.
3.5 Hon Troy Buswell, Treasurer, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), requesting Treasury forecasting for James Price Point and Browse, Bonaparte and Scarborough fields.
3.6 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), requesting the department's submission include any available forecast data relating to the impact of FLNG on Western Australia's economy.
3.7 ExxonMobil, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), inviting a submission and advising of hearing for the FLNG Inquiry. 3.8 Mr James Lee, Plant Manager, GDF Suez, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), inviting a submission and advising of hearing for the FLNG Inquiry. 3.9 Mr Sam Allen, Managing Director, Technip Oceania Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), inviting a submission and advising of hearing for the FLNG Inquiry. 3.10 Mr Andrew MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, BHP Billiton, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), inviting a submission and advising of hearing for the FLNG Inquiry. 3.11 Mr John Anderson, Vice President Western Australia and Northern Territory, Santos Ltd, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), asking Santos to reconsider its decision not to make a submiSSion, and advising that Santos will be asked to attend a hearing in relation to the FLNG Inquiry. [Note letter not yet sent. To be discussed under 4.1 General Inquiry Business.] 3.12 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker, Letter (dated 13 September 2013), requesting funding for two members and two staff to attend the Oil and Gas Procurement and Supply Conference 2013. 3.13 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker, Letter (dated 16 September 2013), requesting funding for two staff to attend the 8th Annual LNG World Conference. Correspondence Items 3.2 to 3.13 Noted.
4 Business FLNG Inquiry 4.1 General Inquiry Business File Notes (for noting)
• Horizon Power Control Centre site tour (1 July 2013) • Energy Developments Limited LNG plant site tour (1 July 2013) • North West Shelf LNG plant site tour (2 July 2013) • ATCO Australia Karratha Power Station site tour (2 July 2013) • North Australia Centre for Oil and Gas site tour (3 July 2103) • Meeting with Mr Brian O'Galiagher, Executive Director (Investment, Trade & Facilitation), Department of Business, Northern Territory (3 July 2013) • ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG plant site tour (3 July 2013) • Meeting with Mr Alan Holland, Director of Energy, Department of Mines and Energy, Northern Territory (4 July 2013) The eight file notes listed above were Noted.
20130918 Else Minutes Meeting 18, 18 September 2013 2 Briefing Paper (for noting) Briefing Paper No 5: Petronas FLNG
Noted.
Media Articles (for noting)
• 'Browse decision highlights cost benefits of FLNG', Gastech News, 9 September 2013. • 'Shell starts Prelude deep-water drilling', Upstream Online, 12 September 2013. Noted.
(a) Letter to Santos Ltd requesting submission and attendance at hearing.
Discussed.
Resolved, That the letter to Santos Ltd, at item 3.11, be amended to include a request that their submission also contains their views on local content and on the current and future domestic gas supply and pricing. (b) Letter to Minister for Industry (as resolved in meeting 17, 11 September 2013, Item 4.5) Discussed.
Resolved, That letter being sent to the Minister for Industry, Hon Ian Macfarlane, MP, advise that the Committee would like to meet with him or his nominated representative(s) to help members better understand the Commonwealth Government's position on floating LNG as a development opportunity. 4.2 Potential Witnesses and Hearing Order Refer Briefing Paper No.4. Discussed.
Resolved, That hearings with selected witnesses be held between October and November, beginning nd rd with the oil and gas companies on 2 , 3 and 4th October.
Resolved, That the secretariat liaise with the Australia Steel Institute to arrange a closed hearing with member companies. Mr Peter Tinley, MLA, advised that he had met with the Vice President Business Development, Technip Oceania Pty Ltd, and that he is a personal friend of the Member. Noted.
4.3 Oil and Gas Procurement and Supply 2013 Conference attendance
Discussed.
4.4 8th Annual World LNG Conference arrangements Discussed. Mr Bill Tinapple advised that he was speaking at the conference, with the title of his talk being 'Appraising the current investment climate in Western Australia and its impact on LNG supply and demand'.
Noted.
5 General Business
5.1 Annual Report
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6 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.53 am until 9am, 2 October 2013.
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Meeting No. 19
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Present: Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.15 am at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 18 of 18 September 2013 were confirmed as read. ~.-. ~~l~}~~·~)~~.~~ \ ,. 3 Correspondence' •
3.1 Mr Scott Henderson, Vice-President (Corporate Services), Edith Cowan University, Email (dated 16 September 2013), declining to make a submission to the FLNG Inquiry. 3.2 Ms Anne Randell, Manager, vice Chancellor's Office, Murdoch University, Email (dated 18 September, 2103), declining to make a submission to the FLNG Inquiry. 3.3 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 19 September 2013), advising of the Speaker's approval of funding for attendance of the Oil & Gas Procurement and Supply conference in Brisbane. 3.4 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 18 September 2013), advising of the status of audits relevant to the Committee. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.4 Noted.
20130925 EISC Minutes Meeting 19, 25 September 2013 1 Correspondence Out 3.5 Hon Ian Macfarlane, MP, Minister for Industry, Letter (dated 18 September 2013), asking the Minister to meet with the Committee and to authorise NOPSEMA to provide the Committee with information. Noted.
4 Business 4.1 2012-2013 Annual Report Deliberation and Adoption Resolved, That the committee adopt the report entitled 2012-2013 Annual Report and that it be tabled in the House by the Chairman on 17 October 2013. 4.2(a) Potential Witnesses and Hearing Order Discussed. 4.2(b) Media Articles (for noting)
• Gas projects fire up • Shell commits to local jobs • Macedon Gas Field comes online after 20 years • Maritime Union denies wage rises threaten offshore oil and gas industry
Noted.
5 General Business Nil Discussed.
6 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10.47 am until 1 pm, 2 October 2013.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 20
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.07 pm at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 19 of 25 September 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Sam Allen, Managing Director, Technip Oceania Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 26 September 2013) adviSing that Technip Oceania welcome the opportunity to participate in the inquiry but are unable to do so for four to six weeks. 3.2 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 25 September 2013) adviSing of the Speaker's approval for a staff member to attend the 8th Annual LNG World Conference. 3.3 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 2 October 2013) providing a submission to the FLNG inquiry. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.3 Noted. Correspondence Out 3.4 Mr John Anderson, Vice President WA and NT, Santos Ltd, Letter (dated 25 September 2013) , rec:u;,s!'~'ll$'~):os,:~~tend a hearing in relation to the FLNG inquiry. 3.5 Mr Bill Townsend: General Manager External Affairs and Joint Venture, INPEX, Letter (dated 26 September 2013) requesting INPEX attend a hearing in relation to the FLNG inquiry. 3.6 Mr Jean-Francois Lete"ier, General Manager, GDF Suez Bonaparte, Letter (dated 26 September 2013) requesting GDF Suez attend a hearing in relation to the FLNG inquiry.
20131002 EISC Minutes Meeting 20, 2 October 2013 1 3.7 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, Letter (dated 26 September 2013) requesting Shell attend a hearing in relation to the FLNG inquiry. 3.8 Mr Peter Metcalfe, External Affairs Manager, BP Australia, Letter (dated 26 September 2013) requesting BP attend a hearing in relation to the FLNG inquiry. Noted.
4 Business-FLNG Inquiry 4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress Briefing Papers (for Noting)
• Payroll Tax
• PRRT Noted.
Resolved, That the submission from the Department of State Development, as per correspondence item 3.3, be adopted as an open submission to the inquiry. Resolved, That the Chairman write to the Premier inviting him, as Minister for State Development, to make a submission to the inquiry and/or attend a hearing. Resolved, That the Chairman write to Woodside requesting a copy of the ACiL Allen Consulting report as mentioned on page 24 of Woodside's submission. 4.2 Hearings
th st rd th Hearing Schedule for 16 , 21 and 23 and 30 October was Noted.
The Committee decided that the FLNG inquiry hearings would not be live broadcast.
Resolved, That the Chair is authorised to declare that the Committee will take evidence in closed session as required during the course of Committee hearings.
4.3 Media Articles (for Noting)
• State plays hard ball on Browse • Japan eyes investment in Canada's pipelines, LNG export terminals • Reserve policy feeds cheap gas addiction • Barnett fights the good fight, but gas war already over Noted.
5 General Business Nil
6 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4.25 pm until 9 am, 16 October 2013. 1~16~ IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 21
Wednesday 16 October 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.03 am at Room 2,. Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 20 of 2 October 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr. D.C. Nalder, MLA, chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Letter (dated 1 October 2013) advising of that Committee's inquiry into Amendments to the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (WA). 3.2 Mr Roger Martin, Vic President, Corporate Affairs, Woodside, Letter (dated 7 October) providing a copy of the ACIL Allen Consulting report as requested and asking that this information be kept confidential. 3.3 Ms Gail McGowan, Deputy Director General, State Initiatives, Department of State Development, Email (dated 9 October 2013) providing links to documents relating to the James Price Point project. 3.4 Ms Gail McGowan, Deputy Director General, State Initiatives, Department of State Development, Email (dated 10 October 2013) providing and asking that this material not be reproduced without consultation with the Department. 3.5 Ms Leanne Hardwicke, General Manager, Engineers Australia Western Australia Division, Letter (dated 11 October 2013) providing a submission to the FLNG Inquory. 3.6 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Memorandum (dated 14 October 2013) relating to the publication of evidence. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.6 Noted. Correspondence Out
3.7 Hon Colin Barnett, MLA, Premier, Letter (dated 2 October 2013) inviting the Premier, as Minister for State Development to make a submission to the FLNG inquiry and/or attend a hearing. 3.8 Mr Peter Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, Woodside Offshore Petroleum Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 2 October 2013) requesting a copy of the ACIL Allen Consulting report mentioned in the Woodside submission to the FLNG inquiry.
Correspondence Items 3.5 and 3.6 Noted.
4 Business-FlNG Inquiry
4.1 FlNG Inquiry Progress
(a) FlNG Report No. 1-Report Outline.
Discussed. (b) Briefing Papers C) • Briefing Paper No.6 Questions for hearings with Oil and Gas Companies
• File Note No.9 Summary of FLNG stream sessions of the 8th LNG World Conference
• File Note No. 10 Summary of Offshore to Onshore event at UWA
• File Note No. 11 Summary of APPEA skills workshop Noted. (c) Media Articles
• Calls to keep WA gas in the state
• Report highlights need to diversify beyond mining with LNG, tourism, education and agribusiness options
• Standards' chief cleared EPA error
• Think innovation and thrive in Asian boom
• Can Australia become the world's leading LNG exporter?
• A little re-gasing to satisfy the State
• Browse Community Update October 2013
• James Price Point Rehabilitation factsheet
• Gas companies 'hoarding' for export
Noted. (d) Hearing Schedule
Hearing Schedule listing hearings for for 21st, 23rd, 24th and 30th October and 1 November was Noted.
Resolved, That further hearings for the FLNG Inquiry be scheduled for Friday 15th November 2013.
20131016 Else Minutes Meeting 21, 16 October 2013 2 4.2 Hearings on 16 October 2013 9.15 am: Woodside Offshore Petroleum Pty Ltd: Mr Rob Cole (Executive Director and Executive Vice President Corporate and Commercial); Mr Steve Rogers (Senior Vice President Browse); and Mr Shaun Gregory (Senior Vice President Health, Safety and Technology). The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.3 General FLNG Inquiry Business Resolved, That the correspondence at Item 3.5 from Engineers Australia Western Australia Division, (dated 11 October 2013) be adopted as an open submission to the Inquiry. Resolved, That the decision in relation to the status of the letter from Woodside, as per correspondence item 3.2, providing a copy ofthe ACIL Allen report be deferred.
Resolved, That the Committee write to Woodside requesting a copy of the Goldman Sachs Top 360 Projects report. Resolved, That the secretariat write to Woodside to provide questions that were not asked at the hearing on 16 October 2013 and request the company's response.
Resolved, That the Secretariat arrange a••••••••••••• closed hearing. Resolved, That the Committee write to advising how the Committee will treat the closed evidence provided by his members on 30 October 2013. Resolved, That the publication of transcripts from FlNG hearings be deferred until each group of hearings has been held, with the transcripts of oil and gas company hearings to be published on or around 25 October 2013. The Committee's Principal Research Officer, Dr Abernethie, advised that on 24 October 2013 she was meeting with to discuss procedures relating to giving evidence to a Parliamentary Committee. Noted.
5 General Business Nil
6 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.40 am until 9 am, 21 October 2013.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 22
Monday 21 October 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr Shane Love, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.07 am at Room 2,. Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 21 of 16 October 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr John Anderson, Vice President, WA&NT, Santos Ltd, Letter (dated 16 October 2013) providing a submission to the FLNG Inquiry.
3.2 Mr Jean-Francois Letellier, General Manager, GDF SUEZ Bonaparte, Letter (dated 16 October 2013) providing a submission to the FLNG Inquiry. 3.3 Hon Colin Barnett, MLA, Premier; Minister for State Development, Letter (dated 17 October 2013) advising that there is insufficient information available to forecast the economic impacts of FLNG.
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.3 noted.
Correspondence Out 3.4 Letter (dated 16 October 2013) providing information in relation to the Committee's use of closed evidence. 3.5 Mr Peter Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, Woodside Petroleum Ltd, Letter (dated 17 October 2013) requesting Goldman Sachs Top 360 Projects information for Australian LNG project.
Correspondence Items 3.4 and 3.5 Noted. 4 Business 4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress 4.1(a) Adoption of Submissions
• Submission No. 29 from Santos Ltd • Submission No. 30 from GDF SUEZ Bonaparte Pty Ltd Resolved, That submissions No 29 and 30 were adopted as open submissions to the FLNG inquiry. 4.1 (b) Hearing Schedule: Monday 21 October 2013
9.15 am BP - Mr Trevor Caldwell, Project General Manager; and Mr Peter Metcalfe, External Affairs Manager. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. The
11.30 am ConocoPhillips - Ms Kayleen Ewin, Vice President, Sustainability Development, Communications and External Relations.
The witness, having been examined, then retired.
The Committee adjourned for a 30 minute lunch break at 12.30 pm.
1.00 pm GDF SUEZ Bonaparte - Mr Jean-Francois Letellier, General Manager; Mr Peter Rumball, Project Services Manager; and Mr Tom Baddeley, Government and Community Relations Manager.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
2.00 pm Santos Ltd: Mr John Anderson, Vice President, WA & NT; Ms Natalie Wallace, Manager, Commercial WA & NT; and Ms Joanne Flowerdew, Project Services Team Leader
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
3.00 pm Exxon Mobil: Mr Luke Musgrave, Vice President LNG (Australia) The witness, having been examined, then retired.
4.1(c) Media Articles (for Noting)
• Browse is all about business
• MUA lifts offshore oil and gas strike threat
• Warning to Woodside from Barnett
• Woodside insist on FLNG for Browse
• Woodside and Barnett at odds over Browse jobs • Woodside explains decision to use FLNG at Browse
• Woodside plays down gas base
20131021 Else Minutes Meeting 22, 21 October 2013 2 • Woodside renews Barnett stoush • Opposition resources minister disputes claims over how much Browse Basin gas lies in WA waters Noted.
4.1(d) Briefing Paper (for Noting)
• Assessment of reported Woodside comment that State approvals for the Browse FLNG project 'are important (but) they're not critical to our decision one way or the other'. Noted.
5 General Business Potential Inquiry into the downgrading and/or closure ofthegrain freight rail network. Briefing paper to be prepared at the request of the Member for Moore. Discussed. Item to be deferred until briefing paper prepared.
6 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3.45 pm until 9 am, 23 October 2013.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 23
Wednesday 23 October 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 8.55 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 22 of 21 October 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Dr G. G. Jacobs, MLA, Chairman, Education and Health Standing committee, Letter (dated 16 October 2013) advising of that Committee's new inquiry. Noted.
4 Business
4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress 4.1(a) Hearing Schedule: Wednesday 23 October 2013 9.15 am INPEX - Mr Bill Townsend, General Manager External Affairs & Joint Venture; and Mr Nigel Wilson, Adviser.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
10.30 am Shell - Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair of Shell in Australia; Mr Ian Grose, Commercial Manager, East Browse, and Mr Steve Phimister, General Manager (Upstream), Shell in Australia The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.1(b) Possible request from Shell for closed and/or in camera hearing Discussed.
4.1(c) Media Articles (for Noting)
• Floating LNG platforms the preferred option for remote gas fields but it is unproven technology
• Call for gas subsidies shot down
• Browse cost case on FLNG not so clear cut • Browse LNG partners eye 13pc return
• Woodside's LNG carrier Goode to go Noted.
5 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.45 pm until 1 pm, 24 October 2013.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN, PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 24
Thursday 24 October 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.00 pm at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Confirmation of Minutes No. 23 of 23 October 2013 was deferred until 30 October 2013.
3 Correspondence Nil.
4 Business
Mr Peter Tinley, MLA, declared that his wife is an employee of Chevron. Noted. 4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress 4.1 (a) Hearing Schedule: Thursday 23 October 2013
1.00 pm Chevron - Mr Roy Krzywosinski, Managing Director. The witness, having been examined, then retired.
5 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1.50 pm until 9 am, 30 October 2013.
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Meeting No. 25
Wednesday 30 October 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.03 am at Room 2, Level I, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 23 of 23 October 2013 were confirmed as read. Minutes No. 24 of 24 October 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
3.1 Hon Nick Goiran, MLC, Chairman, Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission, Letter (dated 24 October 2013) advising of that Committee's new inquiry. 3.2 Hon Ian Macfarlane MP, Minister for Industry, Letter (dated 21 October 2013) welcoming the opportunity to meet with the Committee and authorising NOPSEMA to participate in the Inquiry. 3.3 Hon Troy Buswell, MLA, Treasurer, Letter (dated 22 October 2013) responding to the Committee's request for forecast, revenue and expenditure data on Browse, Bonaparte and Scarborough fields.
3.4 Mr Jan Norberger, MLA, Member for Joondalup, Email (dated 28 October 2013) providing a copy of an email from Mr Ken Owen relating to the FLNG hearings. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.4 Noted.
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4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress 4.1(a) Hearing Schedule
9.15 am •••tCI'OSE!d Hearing The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. Resolved, That the secretariat arrange a Thursday 1pm hearing with Hon Wilson Tuckey.
Resolved, That hearings with the Department of State Development and the Department of Commerce are no longer required. Resolved, That the hearing with NOPSEMA be held early in 2014 and that the Chairman write to NOPSEMA requesting information to assist the inquiry~
4.1(b) Media Articles (for Noting)
• Chevron rails at productivity
• Japan hurting LNG sector: Woodside
• Are train drivers in the Pilbara the highest paid in the world? Noted.
4.1(c) Briefing papers (for Noting)
• Briefing Paper No.7 - FLNG Hearing Schedule
• Briefing Paper No.8 - Radio coverage of FLNG inquiry Noted.
5 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.25 am until 9 am, 1 November 2013. /~ 'l'3'6~ IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 26
Friday 1 November 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.02 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 25 of 1 November 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence Nil correspondence.
4 Business 4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, declared that he was a member of the Mid West Chamber of Commerce. Noted. Mr Shane Love, MLA, declared that he was a member ofthe Mid West Chamber of Commerce. Noted. 4.1{a) Hearing Schedule 9.15 am: APPEA: Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer Western Region; Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser, Western Region. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 10.30 am: Chamber of Minerals and Energy: Ms Nicole Roocke, Director; Ms Shannon Burdeu, Manager, Economics and Tax; Mr Benjamin Hammer, Policy Adviser, Infrastructure; and Mr Andrew Winter, Manager, Infrastructure. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 11.30 am: Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Mr John Nicolaou, Chief Officer; and Ms Dana Hyland, Manager. Else 39th Parliament Minutes Meeting No. 26 (1 November 2013) The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
1.30 pm: AMWU: Mr Steve McCartney, State Secretary; and Mr Thomas Palmer, Research Officer. The witnesses, having been examined, the retired.
2.30 pm: AWU: Mr Stephen Price, Secretary The witness, having been examined, then retired.
3.30 pm: MUA: Mr Ian Bray, Assistant National Secretary The Witness, having been examined, then retired.
4.1(b) Media Articles (for Noting)
• WA must seize the moment on FLNG Noted.
5 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 2.30 pm until 9 am, 13 November 2013.
The hearings continued until the completion ofthe MUA hearing at 4.08 pm.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 27
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.10 am at Room 2,. Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 26 of 1 November 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr David Templeman, MLA, Email (dated 1 November 2013) requesting the Committee consider conducting an Inquiry into the Mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas. 3.2 Mr Ian Bray, Maritime Union of Australia, National Office, (provided at a hearing on 1 November 2013) a copy of a letter from the MUA to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (dated 28 October 2013) and a copy of an anonymous letter relating to Woodside's decision not to proceed with the James Price Point project. Copy of anonymous letter to be provided at meeting .
3.3 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• (delivered in person on 30 October 2013), providing commercial in confidence information as requested by the Committee in relation to Members to review by arrangement with secretariat. 3.4 Mr David Weber, ABC Current Affairs, Email (dated 4 November 2013) requesting access to documents provided by the MUA at a hearing before the Committee. 3.5 Mr Fraser Maywood, Maywood & Partners Management Consultants, Email (dated 6 November 2013) requesting access to documents relating to the FLNG inquiry. 3.6 Mr Tom Baddeley, Santos Ltd, Email (dated 6 November 2013) providing a copy of a presentation made to SEAAOC conference
EISC 39th Parliament Minutes Meeting No. 27 (13 November 2013) 3.7 Email (dated 6 November 2013) providing commercial in confidence information relating to the cost Copy to be provided at meeting .
3.8 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Letter (dated 7 November 2013) providing commercial in confidence information in relation to the cost of the Copy to be provided at meeting. 3.9 Mr Peter Metcalfe, External Affairs Manager, BP, Email (dated 8 November 2013) providing information requested at the hearing of 21 October 2013. 3.10 Mr Nick Wells, Operations Director (Perth), Atkins Global, Email (dated 4 November 2013) questioning Atkins Australasia's appearance at a hearing. 3.11 Mr Craig Arnold, Managing Director, Dow Australia & New Zealand, Email, (dated 7 November 2013) declining to appear at a hearing. 3.12 Ms Paula Hickey, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 12 November 2013) providing information as requested. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.12 Noted.
Correspondence Out (for noting) 3.13 Mr Peter Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, Woodside Petroleum Ltd, Letter (dated 28 October 2013) requesting further information following the hearing on 16 October 2013. 3.14 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, Letter (dated 29 October 2013) requesting further information following the hearing on 23 October 2013. 3.15 Ms Jane Cutler, CEO, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 6 November 2013) requesting information in relation to the FLNG inquiry. 3.16 Mr Todd Creeger, President - Australia West, ConocoPhillips Australia Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 6 November 2013) requesting further information following the hearing on 21 October 2013. 3.17 Mr John Nicoloau, Chief Officer, Chief Economist, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, Letter (dated 7 November 2013) requesting further information following the hearing on 1 November 2013.
3.18 Mr Reg Howard-Smith, Chief Executive, Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Letter (dated 7 November 2013) requesting information following the hearing on 1 November 2013. 3.19 Mr Roy Krzywosinski, Managing Director, Chevron, Letter (dated 7 November 2013) requesting further information following the hearing on 24 October 2013.
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.12 Noted.
4 Business 4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress 4.1(a) Hearing Schedule: 13 November 2013
• 9.15 am:
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
20131021 Else Minutes Meeting 27, 13 November 2013 2 • 10.45 am - Engineers Australia: Mr Francis Norman, Committee Member; Ms Helen Pedersen, 2013 WA Division President; and Ms Leanne Hardwicke, General Manager WA Division. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.1(b) Further Hearings Refer attached schedule for hearings on 15, 20 and 21 November 2013. Resolved, That the secretariat contact Dow Australia & New Zealand to discuss the possibility of them giving evidence at a hearing. Resolved, That APESMA be invited to give evidence at a hearing for the Inquiry. Noted.
4.1(c) Consideration of documents provided at Correspondence 3.2, 3.3, 3.7 and 3.12
• Consideration of documents provided by the MUA at Correspondence 3.2 Resolved, That, the letter from MUA to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (dated 28 October 2013) be accepted as a submission (no. 31) to the Inquiry. Resolved, That, the Committee write to the MUA to try to ascertain the identity of the writer of the anonymous letter provided as part of correspondence item 3.2
• Consideration of•••• documents provided at Correspondence 3.3 Resolved, That the documents provided by ••••••• at Correspondence item 3.3 be accepted as a submission (no. 32) to the Inquiry.
• Consideration of Woodside response to questions at Correspondence 3.12 Resolved, That the document provided by Woodside Energy at Correspondence item 3.12 be accepted as a submission (no. 33) to the Inquiry.
4.1(d) Media Articles
• MPs to miners: Don't hype Browse cost
• AMWU asks for a chance for WA firms to innovate
• Chevron prepares for another cost blowout at Gorgon
• Is a 12.5% return on Woodside's Browse LNG enough for investors?
• Woodside explains decision to use FLNG at Browse but will not commit to local job numbers
• Mining exports tipped to soar
• Mining forecast predicts big winners and big losers
• Government concludes its acquisition land near James Price Point for proposed gas hub
• Green tick as partners ponder gas investment Noted.
Noted.
20131021 Else Minutes Meeting 27, 13 November 2013 3 4.1(e) General FLNG Inquiry Business
Perth Energy Forum 2013, 25 November 2013
Discussed.
The Committee's Research Officer to attend and report back to the Committee. Bill Tinapple to contact Wood Mackenzie to determine if three members of the Committee could also attend.
5 General Business
5.1 Committee Christmas Lunch.
Discussed. The Committee decided to have a Christmas breakfast at a time to be arranged.
5.1 Declaration of interest Mr Peter Tinley advised that he had had a meeting with Mr Peter Clough of Woodside on 25 October 2013 to discuss non-committee related matters.
Noted.
6 Next Meeting 15 November 2013 at 10 am.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 28 Friday 15 November 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Apologies: Mr Shane Love, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 27 of 13 November 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Business 3.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress 3.1(a) Possible hearing with Dow Chemical Resolved to write to Mr Andrew Liveris, c/o Dow Chemical Australia, to indicate that if he is going to be in Australia at some point over the course of the December-February period, and would be able to meet with the Committee, the Committee would convene a hearing that would accommodate his schedule. 3.1(b) Wood Mackenzie Energy Forum 2013 The Committee noted information provided regarding the Wood Mackenzie Energy Forum 2013, to be held in Perth on 25 November 2013. The Committee Chairman, Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Deputy Chairman, Hon Fran Logan, MLA, Member, Mr Shane Love, MLA, and Research Officer, Mr Michael Burton, will attend the Forum. 3.1(c) Committee schedule of business Resolved to meet at 10 am on Wednesday 4 December 2013 for the purpose of discussing the content and tenor of the intended FLNG inquiry report. Resolved to write to Hon Mike Nahan, MLA, Minister for Energy, to seek his attendance before a hearing of the Committee in aid of the FLNG inquiry, specifically to canvas his opinion on the domestic gas supply implications of FLNG technology for the State of Western Australia. 3.1(d) Hearings
• GE Oil & Gas Australia Pty Ltd: Mr David Leslie, General Manager The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
Else 39'h Parliament Minutes Meeting No. 28 (15 November 2013) • Challenger ACEPT: Ms Melanie Sorensen - General Manager Training Services; and Mr Greg Guppy - Director Applied Engineering and ACEPT The witnesses, having been examined, then retired • • •••••••••••ICLOSED Hearing The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
• DomGas Alliance: Mr Matt Brown - Alliance Executive Director; Mr Mike Shaw - Alliance Member and Mr Nenad Ninkov - Alliance Member The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 4 pm. /?4~~ r;j'$1'7
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 29
Wednesday 20 November 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MlA Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.04 am at Room 2, Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 28 of 15 November 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 DomGas Alliance, Documents provided during 15 November 2013 hearing 3.2 Mr Jan Norberger, MLA, Email (dated 15 November 2013) forwarding information provided by witness in a prior closed hearing 3.3 Mr Paul Ryan, Senior Communications Adviser, Shell Australia, Letter (dated 18 November 2013) providing further information as requested. 3.4 Hon Nick Goiran, MLC, Chairman, Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission, Letter (dated14 November 2013) advising of that Committee's new inquiry 3.5 Ms Margaret Quirk, MLA, Chair of the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee, Letter (dated 14 November 2013) advising ofthat Committee's new inquiry. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.5 Noted.
Else 39th Parliament Minutes Meeting No. 29 (20 November 2013) 4 Business
4.1 FLNG Inquiry Progress
4.1(a) Hearing Schedule
• 10.15 am Closed Hearing
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.1(b) Consideration of Correspondence Items as submissions
• DomGas documents received at hearing (refer correspondence item 3.1) Resolved, That the documents provided by the DomGas Alliance at a hearing of 15 November 2013 be adopted as a submission to the inquiry.
• Shell Australia (refer correspondence item 3.3) Resolved, That the letter received from Shell Australia providing responses to the Committee's written questions be adopted as a submission to the inquiry.
4.1(c) Scheduling of further hearings
Hearings to be held with APESMA and Hon Dr Mike Nahan, MLA
Discussed. 4.2 Media articles
• Costs threaten $20bn LNG plant • Floating giant • Mega gas deals ahead • Woodside facing tussle for share of natural gas • Barnett foolish to persist with James Price Point Noted.
5 General Business Nil at present.
6 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.40 am until 1 pm, 21 November 2013. /~ 'lft)'i IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 30
Thursday 21 November 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA Apologies: Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1 pm at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Business 2.1 FLNG Inquiry Hearing
Hon Wilson Tuckey
The witness, having been examined, then retired.
3 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1.53 pm until 9 am, 27 November 2013.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
Else 39th Parliament Minutes Meeting No. 30 (21 November 2013) Economics & Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 31
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Shane Love, MLA Apologies: Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.15 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Business 2.1 FlNG Inquiry Hearing
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
3 Minutes
Minutes No. 29 of 20 November 2013 and No. 30 of 21 November 2013 were confirmed as read.
4 Correspondence
4.1 Mr Gary Martin, CEO, Shire of Derby West Kimberley, Email (dated 22 November 2013) providing the Shire's submission to the FLNG inquiry.
Noted. The Committee deferred a decision as to whether to convene a hearing attended by Mr Martin. 4.2 Ms Jane Cutler, Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 22 November 2013) providing written response to the Committee's questions and declining to attend a hearing. Noted. The Secretariat to correspond with Ms Cutler via telephone. 4.3 Mr John Nicolaou, Chief Officer, Member Services and Advocacy, Chief Economist, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (Inc), Letter (dated 19 November 2013) providing written response to the Committee's questions. Noted.
Else 39th Parliament Minutes Meeting No. 31 (27 November 2013) Correspondence Out (for noting) 4.4 Hon Dr Mike Nahan, Minister for Energy, Letter (dated 20 November 2013) inviting him to attend a hearing in relation to domestic gas and FLNG. Noted. Resolved, that a closed hearing be held with Hon Dr Mike Nahan on Thursday 5 December 2013 from 1-2pm. The Secretariat to circulate copies of tabling speeches given by Dr Nahan and Mr Bill Johnston in relation to the Economics & Industry Standing Committee report Inquiry into Domestic Gas Prices dated 24 March 2011. 4.5 Mr Ian Bray, Assistant National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia, Letter (dated 20 November 2013) asking for further information in relation to the letter submitted at a hearing on 1 November 2013. Noted. 4.6 Mr Andrew Liveris, President, Chairman and CEO, The Dow Chemical Company, Letter (dated 20 November 2013) inviting him to attend a hearing if he will be in Australia in the coming months. Noted.
5 Business (continued) 5.1 Consideration of Documents Provided at Hearing • Consideration of documents provided by Hon Wilson Tuckey at a hearing on 21 November 2013 Noted. 5.2 Consideration of Correspondence
• NOPSEMA (refer correspondence item 4.2) Resolved, That the correspondence provided by NOPSEMA be adopted as Submission 36 to the inquiry.
• Shire of Derby West Kimberley (refer correspondence item 4.1) Resolved, That the correspondence provided by the Shire of Derby West Kimberley be adopted as Submission 37 to the inquiry.
• CCIWA (refer correspondence item 4.3) Resolved, That the correspondence provided by CCIWA be adopted as Submission 38 to the inquiry. 5.3 Media articles (for Noting)
• Delays hit Woodside's Israel hopes • Iron bar Tuckey still having a crack Noted. 5.4 Briefing Papers (for Noting)
• Briefing Paper No 9: Browse Lease Amendments Noted. Briefing Paper No 9 to be further considered at the next Committee meeting.
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• Grain Freight Rail- Briefing Paper No 5 Noted. Briefing Paper No 5 to be further considered at the next Committee meeting.
6.2 Unconventional Gas Exploration
• Hon Fran logan provided documents relating to a briefing of the Parliamentary Labor Party regarding the exploration for unconventional gas in the Canning Basin by BuruEnergy. Noted.
Documents to be further considered at the next Committee meeting.
7 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.05 am until 9 am, 4 December 2013.
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Economics & Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 32
Wednesday 4 December 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Jan Norberger, MLA Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.07 am at Room 3,. Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 31 of 27 November 2013 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Reg Howard-Smith, Chief Executive, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, Letter (dated 25 November 2013) providing additional information to the FLNG inquiry. 3.2 Ms Leanne Hardwicke, General Manager, Western Australia, Engineers Australia, Letter (dated 26 November 2013) providing additional information to the FLNG inquiry. 3.3 Mr Jack Griffin, Vice President Legal, Corporate Affairs, ConocoPhilips Australia Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 26 November 2013) providing additional information to the FLNG inquiry. 3.4 Mr Peter Fairclough, Policy, Government and Public Affairs General Manager, Chevron, letter (dated 27 November 2013) providing additional information to the FLNG inquiry. 3.5 Mr David Leslie, General Manager, GE Oil and Gas Australia Region, Letter (dated 28 November 2013) providing the percentage of local goods and services for their Australian operations, and inviting the committee to visit the Regional Hub at Jandakot.
20131204 Else Minutes Meeting 32, 4 December 2013 1 3.6 Ms Melanie Sorensen, General Manager Training Services, Challenger Institute of Technology, Letter (dated 29 November 2013) providing additional documentation following the Committee hearing. 3.7 Ms Paula Hickey, Senior Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 29 November 2013) provided details
3.8 Mr Ken Owen, Letter (dated 25 November 2013) asking questions of the Committee in relation to the FLNG inquiry. 3.9 Mr Glen Clarke, Acting Auditor General, Office of the Auditor General, Letter (dated 27 November 2013) advising of current audits. 3.10 Email (dated 3 December 2013) providing a submission to the FLNG inquiry. 3.11 Mr Shane Love, MLA, Member for Moore, Letter (attached to email dated 4 December 2013) asking the Committee to consider an inquiry into the management of the rail freight network in Western Australia. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.11 Noted.
4 Business 4.1 Consideration of Correspondence items as submissions Resolved, That the following be adopted as open submissions to the Inquiry:
• Engineers Australia, correspondence item 3.2 as submission no. 39 • Chamber of Minerals and Energy, correspondence item 3.1 as sub 40 • ConocoPhillips, correspondence item 3.3 as sub 41 • Challenger Institute of Technology, correspondence item 3.6 as sub 43
Resolved, That the email from Woodside Energy, correspondence item 3.7, be adopted as a closed submission to the Inquiry. Resolved, That the correspondence from (item 3.10) be adopted as a closed submission to the Inquiry. Resolved, That consideration of Chevron correspondence (item 3.4) and correspondence from Mr Ken Owen (item 3.8) be deferred until the first meeting in 2014.
4.2 Consideration of Documents provided by Mr David Meager at hearing Resolved, That the documents provided ••••at the hearing of 27 November 2013 be adopted as a submission to the FLNG inquiry.
4.3 Consideration of response from NOPSEMA Resolved, That the Chairman write to Hon Ian Macfarlane advising him of NOPSEMA's response and asking him if he has objections to NOPSEMA appearing before the committee. The letter is to include a copy of NOPSEMA's response and renew the Committee's request to meet with the Minister in relation to the FLNG inquiry.
20131204 Else Minutes Meeting 32, 4 December 2013 2 4.4 Briefing Papers (for Noting) • Briefing Paper No 9: Browse Lease Amendments • Briefing Paper No. 12: Wood Mackenzie Perth Energy Forum Noted.
4.5 Hearings • Hearing with Hon Dr Mike Nahan,S December 2013 at 1pm Noted.
• Potential hearing with Mr Gary Martin, CEO, Shire of Derby West Kimberley Discussed. The Committee decided a hearing with the Shire of Derby West Kimberley was not required.
• Hearing date for February 2014 for Dow, APESMA and •••
Discussed.
Resolved, that hearings be held with Dow and APESMA in February 2014 at a date to be determined.
The decision in relation to the timing of the •••hearing was deferred.
Mr Peter Tinley, MLA, advised the Committee that he was meeting with •••••• in the following week to discuss a matter not relating to Committee business.
Noted.
4.6 FLNG Report Content
• Refer outline of FLNG Report No.1 • Report No.2 - opportunities presented by FLNG Discussed. 4.7 Committee Travel
• Potential travel to Korea, Amsterdam, Stavanger and Aberdeen Discussed.
5 Possible Future Inquiry
• Grain Freight Rail- See Briefing Paper No 5. Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee hold preliminary closed hearings in February 2014 with the Public Transport Authority, Brookfield Rail, CBH and the Minister for Transport to gather further background information for this potential inquiry.
The Committee's Principal Research Officer, Dr Loraine Abernethie, advised that she had been working at the Office of the Auditor General's Performance Audit Division at the time of the Auditor General's audit of the management of the grain freight rail network lease. Noted.
20131204 Else Minutes Meeting 32, 4 December 2013 3 6 General Business 6.1 Unconventional Gas Exploration
• Consideration of documents provided by Hon Fran Logan relating to a briefing of the Parliamentary Labor Party regarding the exploration for unconventional gas in the Canning Basin by BuruEnergy. Discussed.
Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, disclosed for the record that he had sold his shareholding in BuruEnergy in May 2013.
7 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11.10 am lpm 5 December 2013.
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Economics & Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 33
Thursday 5 December 2013
Present: Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman Mr Fran Logan, MLA, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Tinley, MLA Mr Shane Love, MLA Apologies: Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting ofthe Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1 pm at Room 4, Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Business 2.1 FLNG Inquiry Hearing
Hon Dr Mike Nahan, MLA, Minister for Energy The witness, having been examined, then retired.
3 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1.50 pm until a date to be determined.
IAN BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE AB ERN ETH IE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
Else 39th Parliament Minutes Meeting No. 33 (5 December 2013) Economics and Industry Standing Committee
Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES Meeting No. 34 Monday 10 February 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.5. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 32 of 4 December 2013 were confirmed as read.
Minutes No. 33 of 5 December 2013 were confirmed as read
3 Correspondence
FLNG Correspondence In
3.1 Mr Hendrik Snyman, Vice President Contracting, Development, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 11 December 2013) confirming that the Browse project would provide the data requested during the Brisbane conference meeting.
3.2 Letter (dated 13 December 2013) providing additional information following his appearance at a hearing.
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3.3 Ms Paula Hickey, Senior Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 17 December 2013) advising that Woodside is not able to provide the information requested from Mr Hendrik Snyman, Woodside's Vice President Contracting, Development. 3.4 Mr Gavin Agacy, Senior Project Manager, Industry Participation Branch, Department of Commerce, Email (dated 20 December 20B) providing some analysis of the Australian Jobs Act 2013. 3.5 Mr Scott Faragher, Government Affairs Advisor, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron, confirming that the company's submission to the Inquiry (dated 27 November 2013) is intended as an open submission. 3.6 Ms Laura Kjellgren, Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 3 January 2014) providing additional information on Browse expenditure. 3.7 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser-Western Region, Email (dated 6 January 2014) inviting the Committee to attend the 2014 APPEA Conference and Exhibition 3.8 Ms Laura Kjellgren, Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 10 January 2014) providing additional information on the pre-qualification and tendering for local companies during the James Price Point cost estimating phase. 3.9 Mr Luke Musgrave, Vice PreSident-LNG, ExxonMobil, Letter (dated 13 January 2014) inviting Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, to attend a briefing with Mr Rob Gardner, Manager, Energy and Economics Division, Exxon Mobil Corporation on 13 February 2014. 3.10 3Mr Luke Musgrave, Vice President-LNG, ExxonMobil, Letter (dated 13 January 2014) inviting Mr Fran Logan, MLA, to attend a briefing with Mr Rob Gardner, Manager, Energy and Economics Division, Exxon Mobil Corporation on 13 February 2014. 3.11 Mr Matthew Sargeant, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (Inc), Email (dated 15 January 2014) providing information about the funding of ProjectConnect. 3.12 Mr David Michael on behalf of Mr Peter Tinley, MLA, Email (dated 17 January 2014) advising that the Shore of Derby/West Kimberley has published its submission to the FLNG inquiry in the Council Minutes of 13 November 2013. 3.13 Mr Craig Arnold, Managing Director, Dow Australia and New Zealand, Email (dated 22 January 2013) declining to participate in a committee hearing.
3.14 M( s Adlison Carter, comm)unicaftions and Stakeholder Relations Manager, NOPSEMA'd Email () date 20 January 2014 con irming that Commonwealth government guidelines 0 not permit them to attend a hearing of a State Parliament. 3.15 Professor Dan Packey, Director and Head of the Department of Mineral and Energy Economics, Curtin University, Email (dated 31 January 2014) providing forecast data for Prelude. 3.16 Hon Ian Macfarlane, Minister for Industry, Letter (dated 29 January 2014) advising that NOPSEMA's decision to attend is a matter for that authority, noting his inability to meet with the Committee at this time and asking the Committee to stay in touch with his office. 3.17 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 30 January 2014) advising of the Speaker's approval of the Committee's funding request for the CEDA presentation titled Reform, innovation and the competitiveness of Australia's gas industry. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.17 were noted.
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General Correspondence In
3.18 Mr Dean Nalder, MLA, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Letter (dated 16 December 2013, advising of that Committee's intention to follow up on the Auditor General's report, Management of the Rail Freight Network Lease: Twelve Years Down the Track. 3.19 Ms Camilia Jezewski, Appointments Secretary, Office of the Hon Troy Buswell, MLA, Minister for Transport, Email (dated 14 January 2014) advising that the Minister is not available to brief the committee on the grain freight rail network. 3.20 Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Member for Geraldton, Email (dated 20 January 2014) providing a copy of an email from the CBH Group in relation to the CBH and Rail Access Code process to date.
Correspondence items 3.18 to 3.20 were noted.
FLNG Correspondence Out
3.21 Letter (dated 9 December 2013) requesting further information following the closed hearing with representatives on 13 November 2013. 3.22 Hon Ian Macfarlane MP, Minister for Industry, Letter (dated 11 December 2013) seeking clarification in relation to NOPSEMA's declining to attend a hearing in relation to the inquiry. 3.23 Mr Erik Locke, Director Communications, Professionals Australia (formerly APESMA), Letter (dated 17 December 2013) inviting him to attend a public hearing on 10 February 2014. 3.24 Mr Brian Bradley, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 20 January 2014) inviting him to attend a public hearing on 19 February 2014. 3.25 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 22 January 2014), inviting him to attend a public hearing on 19 February 2014. 3.26 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 22 January 2014) inviting him to attend a public hearing on 19 February 2014. 3.27 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the legislative Assembly, Letter, (dated 28 January 2014) requesting funding for two members and one staff member to attend the Competitiveness of Australia's Gas Industry CEDA event. 3.28 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 28 January 2014) requesting funding for two members and one staff member to attend the CEDA presentation titled Reform, innovation and the competitiveness of Australia's gas industry.
Correspondence items 3.21 to 3.28 were noted.
General Correspondence Out
3.29 Hon Ken Travers, MLC, Chair, Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations, Letter (dated 11 December 2013) seeking advice on the status of any work on that Committee in relation to the management of the Western Australian Rail Freight Network. Mr Dean Nalder, MLA, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Letter (dated 11 December 2013) seeking advice as to the status of any current investigations of that Committee in relation to the Auditor General's report, Management of the Rail Freight Network Lease: Twelve Years Down the Track.
3.30 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail, Letter (dated 17 December 2013) inviting him to brief the Committee on the grain freight rail network on 10 February 2014.
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3.31 Mr Mark Burgess, Managing Director, Public Transport Authority, Letter (dated 18 December 2013) inviting him to brief the Committee on the grain freight rail network on 10 February 2014. 3.32 Dr Andrew Crane, Chief Executive Officer, Co-operative Bulk Handling, Letter (dated 19 December 2013) inviting him to brief the Committee on the grain freight rail network on 10 February 2014.
3.33 Mr Michael Weir, Manager Corporate and Investor Relations, Gindalbie Metals Ltd, Letter (dated 24 December 2013) inviting representatives of Gindalbie Metals to brief the Committee on the grain freight rail network on 10 February 2014.
3.34 Mr Dale Harris, Managing Director, Gindalbie Metals Ltd, Letter (dated 7 January 2014) confirming his attendance at the briefing on 10 February 2014. Correspondence items 3.29 to 3.34 were noted.
4 FLNG Inquiry Business 4.1 Consideration of correspondence held over from meeting 32 (4 December 2013): Resolved, That Chevron's letter of 27 November 2013 (item 3.4 of meeting 32) be adopted as an open submission (No. 42) to the Inquiry. 4.2 Letterfrom Mr Ken Owen Discussed. No further action to be taken. 4.3 Adoption of submissions
Resolved, That the correspondence provided by ••••••••• be adopted as a closed Submission (No. 50) to the inquiry 4.4 ••• as per correspondence item 3.8, as submission no. 49 Discussed. To be held over until meeting 35. 4.5 Ratify out of session resolution to hold public hearings with the Department of State Development and the Department of Mines and Petroleum as a joint hearing on 19 February 2014.
Resolved, That a public hearing be held with the Department of State Development and the Department of Mines and Petroleum as a joint hearing on 19 February 2014. 4.6 Ratify out of session resolution to hold a public hearing with the Department of Commerce on 19 February 2014.
Resolved, That a public hearing be held with the Department of Commerce on 19 February 2014. 4.7 Ratify out of session resolution to request funding to allow two members and one staff member to attend the CEDA event 'Competitiveness of Australia's gas industry' on 28 February 2014. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding to allow two members and one staff member to attend the CEDA event 'Competitiveness of Australia's gas industry' on 28 February 2014.
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4.8 Possible •••hearing in February Resolved, that be invited to attend a closed hearing on Wednesday 26 February 2014.
4.9 Shire of Derby/West Kimberley's Disclosure of submission to the FLNG inquiry. Discussed. 4.10 APPEA 2014 Conference and Exhibition, 6-9 April, Perth (correspondence item 3.07). Resolved, That the Committee accept APPEA's offer to attend the APPEA 2014 Conference and Exhibition. 4.11 FLNG Report progress - proposal to separate information into two reports. Resolved, That the FLNG report be tabled in 2 volumes as proposed. 4.12 Peter Tinley: Declaration of meeting with ConocoPhillips Noted. Hearing: 10.45 am-Professionals Australia: Mr Erik Locke, Director Communications, and Ms Karene Walton, WA Branch Director. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.13 Site visit to GE Oil & Gas and to ACEPT Resolved, That the Committee visit GE Oil & Gas and ACEPT on the morning of Friday 28th February 2014.
5 General Business 5.1 Ratify out of session resolution to write to the Public Accounts Committee and the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations seeking advice on the status of any investigations those Committees may having in relation to the grain freight rail network. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Public Accounts Committee and the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations seeking advice on the status of any investigations those Committees may having in relation to the grain freight rail network. 5.2 The Chairman declared that he had:
• met with Mr Dale Harris on non-committee related business;
• visited the Karara mine site (together with Mr Shane Love);
• visited the Windimurra mine site; and
• attended the opening of the Brookfield line to Geraldton; and
• Brookfield donate to his Relay for Life activity. 5.3 Briefings in relation to the grain freight rail network
(a) 11.45 am-Brookfield Rail: Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer and Mr Paul Lowney, General Manager, Infrastructure.
The witnesses, having briefed the Committee, then retired.
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(b) 1.30 pm-Public Transport Authority: Mr Mark Burgess, Managing Director; Mr David Brown, A/Executive Director, Safety and Strategic Development; and Ms Susan McCarrey, Deputy Director General, Public Transport Authority The witnesses, having briefed the Committee, then retired. (c) 2.15 pm-CBH: Mr David Capper, Operations Manager, and Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager. The witnesses, having briefed the Committee, then retired. (d) 3 pm-Gindalbie Metals Ltd: Mr Dale Harris, Managing Director The witnesses, having briefed the Committee, then retired.
6 Other Business 6.1 Speaker's Procedural Rules Discussed. C),-..... 7 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3.55 pm until 9 am on 19 February 2014.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 35 Wednesday 19 February 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.20 am at Room 1, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 34 of 10 February 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 14 February 2014) advising of the tabling of his report titled 'Water Corporation: Management of Water Pipes'.
Noted.
Correspondence Out
3.2 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail, Letter (dated 14 February 2014) thanking Brookfield for the Committee briefing of 10 February, 2014. 3.3 Mr Mark Burgess, Managing Director, Public Transport Authority, Letter (dated 14 February 2014) thanking the PTA for the Committee briefing of 10 February, 2014.
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3.4 Mr David Capper, General Manager Operations, Co-operative Bulk Handling, Letter (dated 14 February 2014) thanking CBH for the Committee briefing of 10 February, 2014. 3.5 Mr Dale Harris, Managing Director, Gindalbie Metals Ltd, Letter (dated 14 February 2014) thanking Gindalbie Metals for the Committee briefing of 10 February, 2014. Correspondence Items 3.2 to 3.5 Noted.
4 Business FLNG Business 4.1 Adoption •••submission (held over from meeting 34) as a closed submission. Resolved, That correspondence provided by ••••(item 3.8, meeting 34) be adopted as a closed submission (No. 49) to the FLNG Inquiry. 4.2 Hearings: 9.15 am: Department of State Development: Mr Stephen Wood, Director General; and Ms Gail McGowan, Deputy Director General; and Department of Mines and Petroleum: Mr Richard Sellers, Director General and Mr Jeff Haworth, Executive Director Petroleum The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 10.30 am: Department of Commerce: Mr Brian Bradley, Director General; Mr Stephen Grocott, Industry Participation Branch; and John O'Hare, General Manager Marine & Defence, Oil & Gas, AMC The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.3 Site Visits: (1) 28 February: ACEPT. Noted. (2) GE Oil and Gas Noted. Date to be confirmed. 4.4 Committee Work Program (a) Hearing with •••on 26th February (b) Report progress (c) Report on Opportunities from FLNG (d) New inquiry on FLNG safety (e) Committee travel The Committee's work program was noted.
5 General Business
5.1 Possible Grain Freight Rail Inquiry Discussed.
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6 Other Business Nil
7 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11.50 am until 10 am on 26 February 2014.
MRI.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 36
Wednesday 26 february 2014 r'J"-'>...,,,,.,,,,/
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.10 am at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 35 of 19 February 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Hon Ken Travers, MLC, Chair, Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations, Letter (dated 25 February 2014) advising that that Committee is not conducting an inquiry into the rail freight network and outlining the Committee's concern in relation to commercial-in-confidence lease documents. 3.2 Mr Timothy Hughes, Principal Research Officer, Public Accounts Committee, Email (dated 25 February 2014) providing a copy of a briefing paper on the rail freight network. 3.3 Mr David Capper, General Manager CBH Operations, Letter (dated 26 February 2014) providing further information in relation to the history of the pricing of the rail freight network. Correspondence Out (for noting)
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3.4 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 19 February 2014) requesting further information following hearing. 3.5 Mr Brian Bradley, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 19 February 2014) requesting further information following hearing. 3.6 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 19 February 2014) requesting further information following hearing. Correspondence Items 3.4 to 3.6 Noted
4 Business 4.1 Hearing:
-The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. Resolved, That the Committee write requesting further information from the hearing. 4.2 ACEPT Site visit dress requirements. Noted.
5 General Business 5.1 Committee work program Discussed. 5.2 New Inquiry: Rail Freight Network Management-refer attached draft terms of reference Discussed. 5.3 New Inquiry: FLNG Safety Discussed.
6 Other Business Nil.
7 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 37
Wednesday 12 March 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil.
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.10 am at Room 5, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 36 of 26 February 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 27 February 2014) providing further information as requested on 19 February 2014. 3.2 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 27 February 2014) providing further information as requested on 19 February 2014.
3.3 Mr Brian Bradley, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 28 February 2014) providing further information as requested on 19 February 2014.
3.4 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 7 March 2014) providing further information as requested on 4 March 2014.
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3.5 Ms Paula Hickey, senior Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy Ltd, Emails (dated 26 February 2014 and 4 and 5 March 2014) providing information on local content reporting.
3.6 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 7 March 2014) providing answers to questions asked during a hearing on 19 February 2014.
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.6 were noted.
Correspondence out
3.7 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 4 March 2014) requesting further information on Joint Authority arrangements for the Browse retention leases. Noted.
4 Business (al FLNG Business 1.1 Adoption of Correspondence Items as submissions to the Inquiry. Resolved that:
., Correspondence Item 3.1-Letter from Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 27 February 2014) be adopted as Submission no. 51. ., Correspondence Item 3.2-Letter from Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 27 February 2014) be adopted as Submission no. 52. • Correspondence Item 3.3-Letter from Mr Brian Bradley, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 28 February 2014) be adopted as Submission no.53.
• Correspondence Item 3.4-Letter from Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 7 March 2014) be adopted as Submission no.54. • Correspondence Item 3.6-Letter from Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 7 March 2014) be adopted as Submission no.55.
Resolved, That the Committee secretariat contact Mr Stephen Grocott at the Department of Commerce in relation to Correspondence Item 3.5 from Woodside referring to local content data.
1.2 Report progress and adoption schedule Discussed. Members decided to hold a report deliberation and adoption meeting on 31 March 2014.
1.3 Ratification of email resolution to hold a hearing with •••••
Resolved, That •••••••attend a hearing on 19 March 2014 at 9.30 am. 1.4 CEDA event: Energy Supply Challenges: Evolution of Energy Supply in WA Series Noted.
(b) Freight Rail Network Inquiry (RFN)
4.5 Adoption of Terms of Reference
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Resolved, That the Committee inquire into and report on whether the current lease arrangements and management of the Western Australian freight rail network comprising Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 lines facilitate or hamper state development. In particular the Committee will investigate:
• the recent strategic directions and policy decisions relating to the current network lease, particularly in relation to the low-traffic lines;
• the regulatory arrangements in place for the network; and
• the management of the network by the Public Transport Authority.
4.6 Resolution to request funding to advertise Inquiry
Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding to advertise the Freight Rail Management Inquiry in The West Australian, the Countryman and the Merredin Mercury. 4.7 Resolution to write to particular stakeholders requesting submissions Resolved, That the Committee write to the Public Transport Authority, the ERA, Cooperative Bulk Handling, Brookfield Rail, Gindalbie Metals Ltd, WA Farmers Federation, Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance and the Western Australian Local Government Association. 4.8 Resolution to allow secretariat to make enquiries to progress the RFN Inquiry Resolved, That the Committee secretariat is authorised to make enquiries as necessary to progress the inquiry.
(c) FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.9 Adoption of Terms of Reference 4.10 Resolution to request funding to advertise Inquiry 4.11 Resolution to write to particular stakeholders requesting submissions 4.12 Resolution to allow secretariat to make enquiries to progress the RFN Inquiry 4.13 Resolution to request funding to travel to Korea, The Netherlands, Norway and Aberdeen Items 4.9 to 4.13 discussed.
The Committee decided to defer the adoption of these terms of reference until after the FLNG Inquiry report had been tabled.
5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.40
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 38 Wednesday 19 March 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.10 am at Room 2, Level I, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 37 of 12 March were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
3.1 Mr Peter Tinley, MLA, Email (dated 14 March 2014) advising the Freight Logistics Council of WA that they should direct inquiry matters to the Committee's Principal Research Officer.
3.2 Email (dated 18 March 2014) responding to the Committee's request for further information.
3.3 Ms Beverley Bower, Acting Executive Director, Petroleum, Approvals, Email (dated 17 march 2014) providing a copy of letters between the commonwealth and state ministers in relation to the Browse retention lease amendment approvals. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.3 noted.
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Correspondence Out 3.4 ~~~~~======~ ILetter (dated 17 March 2014) requesting further information •• Noted.
4 Business (a) FLNG Inquiry 4.1 Report progress Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to Shell in Australia requesting information on the field compression required for Prelude and the capacity of the FLNG unit to accommodate any such equipment. 4.2 Hearing
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.3 Committee Travel Resolved, That the Committee undertake travel to Korea and Europe as follows:
• Two members and one staff member travel to Goeje, Korea
• Three members and one staff member travel to Amsterdam, Stavanger and Aberdeen. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding for the following:
• Two members and one staff member to travel to Goeje, Korea
• Three members and one staff member to travel to Amsterdam, Stavanger and Aberdeen. 4.4 Possible conflict in the current and former roles of the Committee's technical consultant, Mr Bill Tinapple. Discussed. The Committee decided that there may be times when Members would need to ask Mr Tinapple to excuse himself from discussions relating to the Browse Retention Lease variation approvals.
(b) FRN Inquiry
4.5 Resolution to write to other LA committees and the Chairman of Committees, cc. to the LC Clerk Assistant (Committees) ofthe Legislative Council.
Resolved, That the Committee write to other Legislative Assembly committees and the Chairman of Committees, cc. to the LC Clerk Assistant (Committees) of the Legislative Council 4.5 Inquiry Progress
Discussed.
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Resolved, That the Committee secretariat is authorised to meet with Mr Mark Brownell of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA to obtain further background information.
Resolved, That the Committee write to Brookfield Rail requesting:
• that they provide a copy of the Rail Freight Corridor Land Use Agreement (Narrow Gauge), the Railway Infrastructure Lease and Rail Freight Corridor Land Use Agreement (Standard Gauge) and Railway Infrastructure Lease, and all amendments to those leases; and • that Brookfield, if Brookfield Rail wishes any part of those documents to be considered as closed evidence, they should present their argument to the Committee in writing, with the relevant sections of the documents marked. Resolved, That the consideration of correspondence and submissions relating to the FRN Inquiry be deferred until following the tabling of the FLNG Inquiry report in April 2014.
5 General Business 5.1 Email (dated 1 November 2013) from M David Templeman, MLA, in relation to mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas. (Previously noted on 13 November 2013) Resolved, That the Committee write to like Committee's in other Australian parliaments asking if they are undertaking any inquiries in relation to mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas. Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr David Templeman, MLA, advising him that the Committee had written to other Australian Committees in relation to the matter he raised.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 39
Monday 31 March 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1. Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.10 at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2. Minutes Minutes No. 38 of 19 March 2014 were confirmed as read.
3. Correspondence
Correspondence In (for noting) 3.1 Ms Beverley Bower, Acting Executive Director, Petroleum, Approvals, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Email (dated 17 March 2014) providing documentation relating to the Browse retention lease variation approval. 3.2 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser, Western Region, APPEA, Email (dated 20 March 2014) providing excerpt of Hansard from the Senate. 3.3 Mr John Dagostino, Government Relations Advisor, Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd, Email (dated 21 March 2014) providing additional information. 3.4 Ms Laura Kjeligren, Government Affairs Advise, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 20 March 2014) confirming data based on 3 FLNG vessels. 3.5 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell Australia, Letter (dated 19 March 2014) inviting the Committee to visit Goeje and the MARIN testing facility.
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3.6 Mr John Dagostino, Government Relations Advisor, Shell, Email (dated 28 March 2014) providing •••••••information. 3.7 Ms Nicki Suchenia, Acting Commissioner of State Revenue, Department of Finance, Email, dated 31 March 2014) providing information on payroll tax. Correspondence items 1.1 to 1.7 noted. Correspondence Out (for noting) 3.8 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 24 March 2014) requesting funding to investigative travel to Korea and Europe. Noted. General correspondence and correspondence relating to the FRN Inquiry held over until 9 April 2014. Noted.
4. Business 4.1 Adoption of correspondence items 3.1, 3.3 and 3.6 as submissions Resolved, That:
• Correspondence Item 3.1-Email (dated 17 March 2014) Department of Mines and Petroleum-be adopted as a submission to the FLNG Inquiry. • Correspondence Item 3.3-Email (dated 21 March 2014) from Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd-be adopted as a closed submission to the FLNG Inquiry. • Correspondence Item 3.6-(dated 28 March 2014) from Shell, be adopted as a closed submission to the FLNG Inquiry. 4.2 File Note for Martin Ferguson's CEDA Presentation Noted. 4.3 Report progress Discussed. Resolved, That, the Committee write to Shell requesting ••••••• information (in response to their email at Correspondence Item 3.6) 4.4 Report deliberation and adoption The Committee deliberated chapters 1 to 5 and chapter 6 to paragraph 6.37.
5. General Business 5.1 CEDA Event-State ofthe Nation 2014, Canberra June 2014. 5.2 CEDA Event-Advanced Manufacturing: Beyond the Production Line 5.3 CEDA Event-Advance Australia where? Economic Hypotheticals 5.4 CEDA Event-Major Projects Update. WA Resources: Looking to Tomorrow Series Noted.
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6. Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 4.05 pm. /~~~ MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 40
Wednesday 2 April 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.c. Tinley, MlA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.20 at Room 1, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 39 of 31 March 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
3.1 letter (dated 31 March 2014) providing the company's legal advice in relation to petroleum retention leases.
3.2 Letter (dated 1 April 2014) providing taxation modelling. Noted.
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4 Business 4.1 Adoption of Correspondence Items 3.1 and 3.2 as a Closed Submission
Resolved, That, the two emails from ••••••••••(Correspondence Items 3.2 and 3.2) be adopted as a submission to the Inquiry. 4.2 Report deliberation and adoption
The Committee deliberated chapter 6 from paragraph 6.38 and chapters 7 and 8.
5 General Business 5.1 Mr Peter Tinley's, MLA, advice in relation to a meeting with the •••••••••• on matters not relating to committee business (as per email of 20 March 2014) to be formally noted.
Noted. 5.2 Hon Fran Logan, MLA, advised that he and Mr Peter Tinley, MLA, would be meeting with the Regional Freight Forum on 11 April 2014 on non-committee business.
Noted.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 41
Monday 7 April 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 12:50 at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 40 of 2 April 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
3.1 Ms Paula Hickey, Senior Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy Ltd, Email (dated 11 February 2014) providing •••• 3.2 Ms Kirsten Robinson, Acting Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 3 April 2014) advising that the Speaker had approved the funding for Committee travel to Korea and Europe.
3.3 Mr Paul Ryan, Shell, Email (dated 4 April 2014) providing further information •••
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.3 noted.
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4 Business
4.1 Adoption of Submissions
Resolved, That, correspondence from Ms Paula Hickey, Woodside (Item 3.1) and Mr Paul Ryan, Shell (Item 3.3) be adopted as closed submissions to the FLNG Inquiry.
4.2 Deliberation of FLNG Report The Committee deliberated Chapter 9 (Volume 1) and Chapters 1, 2 and 3 (Volume 2).
5 General Business
Nil.
6 Adjournment
The committee adjourned at 3.45 pm. ()
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 42
Wednesday 9 April 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.5. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil.
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.35 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 41 of 2 April 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence FRN Inquiry Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 21 March 2014) advising of the status of current audits and of his report into the management of the freight rail network, and offering to provide information to, or discuss his report with, the Committee. 3.2 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 18 March 2014) advising that the Speaker had approved the Committee's request for funding to advertise the freight rail network inquiry. 3.3 Dr Andrew Crane, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Bulk Handling Ltd, Letter (dated 27 March 2014) inviting the Committee to tour the CBH supply chain from farm to port.
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FRN Submissions Received
3.4 No.1 Ms J Beckering, Convenor, WA Forest Alliance, and Mr P Robertson, State Coordinator, The Wilderness Society WA, Letter (dated 17 March 2014). 3.5 No.2 Ms Mariane Kevill, Letter (dated 1 April 2014). FRN Inquiry Correspondence Out
3.6 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 12 March 2014) advising of the Committee's Freight Rail Network Inquiry Terms of Reference.
3.7 Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Committees (as per list attached to correspondence) Letter (dated 13 March 2014) advising of the Committee's Freight Rail Network Inquiry Terms of Reference. 3.8 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 14 March 2014) requesting funding to advertise the freight rail network inquiry. 3.9 WA Farmers Federation, Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance and Western Australian Local Government Association, Letter (dated 17 March 2014) advising of the Committee's Freight Rail Network Inquiry Terms of Reference and requesting a submission. 3.10 Public Transport Authority, Brookfield Rail, Gindalbie Metals Ltd and Co-operative Bulk Handling, Letter (dated 17 March 2014) thanking them for briefing the Committee, advising of the Committee's Freight Rail Network Inquiry Terms of Reference, and requesting a submission. 3.11 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail, Letter (dated 21 March 2014) requesting a copy of the original lease documents and all subsequent agreements and amendments. FLNG Correspondence Out 3.11 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, Letter (dated 20 March 2014) requesting further information on Prelude's •••••••••• General Correspondence In
3.12 Mr David Gibson, MP, Chair, State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee, Parliament House, Brisbane, advising that that Committee was not conducting an inquiry into mobile phone communication facilities.
General Correspondence Out
3.13 Parliamentary Committees (as per list attached to correspondence), Letter (dated 27 March 2014) asking if that Committee was conducting an inquiry into telecommunications infrastru ctu reo
3.14 Mr David Templeman, MLA, Letter (21 March 2014) advising him of the Committee's action in relation to his request.
4 Business FRN Inquiry 4.1 Adoption of Submissions
Resolved, That submissions No.1 and 2 (items 3.4 and 3.5 above) be adopted as submissions to the FRN Inquiry.
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4.2 Inquiry Progress
Discussed.
Resolved, That the secretariat request a copy of the report on the derailment on the York-to Quairading line (as reported in The West Australian on 7 April 2014) from the Office of Rail Safety.
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4.3 Report deliberation
The Committee deliberated the Executive Summary, Concluding Remarks, stranded gas section, field compression section, and amendments to the report following the previous meeting.
4.4 Consideration of closed evidence used in the report.
Resolved, That the Committee secretariat provide a copy of the closed evidence from the •••••••••• as used in the FLNG report to the to demonstrate de-id e ntificatio n.
4.4 Report adoption meeting to be determined.
The Committee decided to meet on 30 April 2014 at 9 am.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 43
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Present: Mr I.C. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.07 am at Room 4, Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No 42 of 7 April 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Scott Faragher, Government Affairs Advisor, Chevron Australia, Email (dated 17 April 2014) providing construction employment data for the Wheatstone project. Noted.
4 Business FLNG Inquiry 4.1 Report deliberation and adoption Resolved, That the Committee adopt the report entitled The Economic Impact of floating LNG on Western Australia (volumes 1 and 2) as amended, and that it be tabled in the House by the Chairman on 15 May 2014.
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Resolved, that the secretariat is authorised to make corrections of a typographical and formatting nature. The secretariat is also authorised to add an additional appendix to the report to include maps of the location of the Ichthys project in relation to the Prelude field. 4.2 Chairman's Foreword Noted. 4.3 Media statement and post-tabling conference Resolved, that a media statement be issued on 7 May 2014 advising of the tabling of the report, The Economic Impact of floating LNG on Western Australia (volumes 1 and 2), and that a media conference be held following tabling of the report.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment () The Committee adjourned at 12.55 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 44
Wednesday 7 May 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.10 am at Room 5, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 43 of 30 April 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
FRN Inquiry Correspondence In 3.1 Ms Helen Westcott, Executive Officer, Wheatbelt East Regional Organisation of Councils (WE ROC), Letter (dated 15 April 2014) welcoming the FRN Inquiry and advising WE-ROC will not be making a submission. 3.2 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Email (dated 18 April 2014) providing link to a video on WA freight roads.
3.3 Mr Jeremy Threlfall, Assistant Director Rail, Economic Regulation Authority, Email (dated 23 April 2014) advising that the ERA Secretariat is considering making a submission to the FRN Inquiry. 3.4 Mr Robert Jennings, Email (dated 23 April 2014) providing a copy of an email to City of Cockburn Health Services.
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3.5 Ms Rachel Martin, Transaction Manager, Aurizon, Email (dated 1 May 2014) requesting that Aurizon's submission to the FRN Inquiry not be published prior to 30 May 2014. 3.6 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Email (dated 30 April 2014) asking that she provide evidence to the Committee in late June.
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.6 Noted.
FRN Submissions Received 3.7 No.3 Ms Susan Pike, Letter (dated 11 April 2014). 3.8 No.4 Dr Eddy Wajon, President, Wildflower Society Western Australia (Inc), Letter (dated 14 April 2014). 3.9 No.5 Mr G and Ms Lindsay Tuckwell, Letter (dated 15 April 2014). 3.10 No.6 Mr Michael Rainsford, Candell Pty Ltd, Email (dated 16 April 2014). 3.11 No.7 Mr RobertJennings, Email (dated 15 April 2014). 3.12 No.8 Ms Helen Westcott, Executive Officer, Great Eastern Country Zone, WALGA, Letter (dated 15 April 2014). () 3.13 No.9 Mr Lindsay Tuckwell, Deputy Chair, Agribusiness Council of Australia, Letter (dated 16 April, 2014). 3.14 No 10. Mr Reece Waldock, Chief Executive Officer, Public Transport Authority, Letter (dated 16 April 2014) 3.15 No.11 Mr Charles Sullivan, Director Infrastructure Services, Shire of Kalamunda, Letter (dated 17 April 2014) 3.16 No.12 Mr Darren Power, Vice President, Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA (Inc), Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.17 No.13 Mayor Troy Pickard, President, WALGA, Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.18 No. 14 Mr Dale Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Karara Mining Ltd, Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.19 No.15 Dr Tim Kuypers, General Manager Regulation, Asciano, Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.20 No. 16 Ms Prue MacKenzie, Vice President Marketing, Aurizon, Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.21 No.17 Mr Dale Park, President, The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc), Email (dated 17 April 2014). 3.22 No.18 Mr Robert Dew, Executive Officer, Avon-Midland Country Zone, WALGA, Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.23 No. 19 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Coordinator, Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance, Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.24 No.20 Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager, CBH Group, Email (dated 17 April 2014). 3.25 No. 21 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Farmer, Email (dated 18 April 2014). 3.26 No. 22 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 17 April 2014). 3.27 No. 23 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail pty Ltd, Letter (dated 17 April 2014) providing copy of lease documentation. Note: Provision of Brookfield's lease documents to Members to be discussed.
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Correspondence Items 3.7 to 3.27 Noted. FRN Inquiry Correspondence Out 3.28 Mr Paul larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail, letter (dated 10 April 2014) requesting a copy of the report on the major derailment on the York to Quairading line. 3.29 Mr lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, letter (dated 10 April 2014) requesting a submission to the FRN Inquiry. 3.30 Ms Linley Crackel, Acting Executive Director, Office of Road Safety, Letter (dated 10 April 2014) requesting a submission to the FRN Inquiry. 3.31 Ms Roya Dehbonei, legal Counsel, Brookfield Rail, Email (dated 28 April 2014) providing general information on publication of submissions. 3.32 Ms Roya Dehbonei, legal Counsel, Brookfield Rail, Email (dated 28 April 2014) asking that Brookfield re-examine the documents provided and make a formal request to have relevant sections of the document treated as closed evidence. Correspondence Items 3.28 to 3.32 Noted. FLNG Inquiry Correspondence In 3.33 Mr Paul Ryan, Shell, Emails (dated 17, 24 and 27 April 2014) discussing the Committee's travel to Korea. 3.34 Mr Paul Ryan, Shell, Email (dated 5 May 2014) discussing the Committee's visit to The Netherlands. Correspondence items 3.33 to 3.34 Noted. General Correspondence In 3.35 Mr Mick Gentleman MLA, Chair, Standing Committee on Planning, Environment and Territory and Municipal Services, legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory, letter (dated 15 April 2014), adviSing that that Committee has not conducted, and is not currently considering, an inquiry into mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas or similar issues. 3.36 Mr Keir Delaney, Secretary, Council Committees, legislative Council, Parliament of Victoria, advising that the Economic Development, Infrastructure and Outer Suburban Interface Services Committee has not conducted, and is not currently considering, an inquiry into mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas. 3.37 Mr David Elliott MP, Chair, Committee on Economic Development, legislative Assembly, Parliament of New South Wales, letter (dated 17 April 2014) advising that that Committee has not conducted, and is not currently considering, an inquiry into mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas. 3.38 Ms Jane Prentice MP, Chairman, Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Communications, letter (dated 29 April 2014) advising that that Committee had not conducted an inquiry into mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas and had yet to determine if this matter would be included in its current or future inquiry. Correspondence Items 3.35 to 3.38 Noted.
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4 Business FRN Inquiry 4.1 Adoption of submissions, including consideration of closed submissions. Resolved, That Correspondence Items 3.7 to 3.27 be adopted as submissions number 3 to 23 respectively to the FRN Inquiry. Resolved, That the public or closed status of submissions number 14 (Karara Mining Ltd), and 22 and 23 (Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd) be determined atthe completion ofthe FRN Inquiry. Resolved, That the secretariat advise the Great Eastern country Zone, WALGA, that they are able to make a second submission to the Inquiry. Resolved, That the Committee write to Karara Mining Ltd asking it to outline the reasons why they would like the Committee to consider their submission as closed evidence. Resolved, That the Secretariat write to Aurizon confirming that its submission (no. 16) will not be published until the Committee's Inquiry is completed.
4.2 Consideration of Brookfield lease documents-refer Briefing Paper 23 Discussed.
4.3 Inquiry progress-refer Briefing Papers No. 19,20 and 22 Discussed. Briefing Papers No. 19, 20 and 22 Noted. Secretariat is to prepare a briefing paper on the regulatory environment of the freight rail network in Queensland.
4.4 Timing of publication of submissions on website Discussed. Resolved, That public submissions to the FRN Inquiry be published on the Committee's website following tabling of the report in the Legislative Assembly.
4.5 Hearings required and timing Resolved, that hearings be arranged with the following:
At Committee Offices In Bruce Rock Public Transport Authority Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance Economic Regulation Authority Great Eastern Country Zone Co-operative Bulk Handling Shire of Bruce Rock Brookfield Rail pty Ltd Farmers who made submissions-combined Karara Mining Pty Ltd Interstate Submitters WALGA, Shire of Kalamunda, Avon-Midland Aurizon Country Zone-combined Livestock and Rural Transport Assoc Asciano Dr Affleck
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Resolved, That hearings be held on sitting days in June, on 13 June and during the Committee's visit to Bruce Rock. Resolved, That the committee travel to Bruce Rock to hold hearings, to inspect parts of the freight rail network, including the York-Quairading line, and to make a site visit to a CBH facility. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding for investigative travel to Bruce Rock and surrounding region. 4.6 Public Transport Authority submission Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Public Transport Authority requesting specific information in relation to the freight rail policy and lease documentation. FLNG Inquiry 4.6 Travel Arrangements (refer Briefing Paper 21 and attached documents) Discussed. Resolved, that the Secretariat thank Mr Paul Ryan, Shell, for the offer of assistance in relation to the Committee's travel in Europe and advise that the Committee may call on Shell for assistance. The Secretariat is also to advise what the Committee would like to see during its visit to The Netherlands, particularly in relation to extreme weather event modelling and safety procedures for FLNG vessels. 4.7 Email to members to assist with funding application to OPC for travel to Korea - for noting. Noted. 4.8 Formal adoption of amendment to FLNG report relating to position of Prelude in relation to the Ichthys field, as per email of 1 May 2014. Resolved, That in paragraph 14.9 of Volume 2: • •
5 General Business
5.1 Request by Mr David Templeman, MLA, Member for Mandurah, relating to mobile phone telecommunication facilities Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr David Templeman, MLA, advising ofthe responses to the Committee's correspondence to other Committees on this matter, reiterating that this Committee is not able to undertake an inquiry at this time, and providing a copy of the response from the Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Communications (Correspondence Item 3.38). Resolved, That the Committee write to the Department of Planning requesting a background paper on the federal, state and local government responsibilities in relation to planning for mobile communication facilities in residential areas.
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6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.35 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 45
Wednesday 14 May 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MlA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10 am at Room 4, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 44 of 7 May 2014 were confirmed as read.
3. Correspondence
FRN Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Paul Hamersley, General Manager Commercial, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, letter (dated 9 May 2014) requesting lease documents be treated as closed evidernce, and providing a redacted copy of the Capital Works Project Agreement. 3.2 Mr Paul Hamersley, General Manager Commercia" Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, letter (dated 9 May 2014) objecting to providing a copy of the derailment report.
3.3 Ms Leslee Hall, Marketing and Communications, WA Farmers Federation, Email (dated 12 May 2014) asking that the organisation be invited to attend a hearing for the FRN inquiry.
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.3 Noted.
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FRN Inquiry Submissions Received 3.4 No. 24 Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 7 May 2015). Correspondence Item 3.4 Noted.
FRN Inquiry Correspondence Out 3.5 Mr Dale Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Karara Mining Ltd, Letter (dated 8 May 2014) requesting Karara provide a rationale for its request for the Committee to consider its submission as closed. 3.6 Mr Reece Waldock, Chief Executive Officer, Public Transport Authority, Letter (dated 8 May 2014) requesting specific information in relation to the FRN lease documents. 3.7 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 8 May 2014) requesting funding for the Committee's travel to Bruce Rock. Correspondence Items 3.5 to 3.7 Noted.
FLNG Inquiry Correspondence Out 3.8 Mr Paul Ryan, Shell in Australia, Email (dated 8 May 2014) responding to his offer of assistance in relation to the Committee's travel to Europe. Correspondence Item 3.8 Noted.
General Correspondence Out 3.9 Mr David Templeman, MLA, Letter (dated 8 may 2014) advising of the responses from other Committees in relation to mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas, and providing him with a copy of the Letter from the House of Representatives Committee. 3.10 Ms Gail McGowan, Director General, Department of Planning, Letter (dated 8 May 2014) requesting a background paper on jurisdictional responsibilities in relation to planning for mobile phone communication facilities in residential areas. Correspondence Items 3.9 and 3.10 Noted.
4 Business FRN Inquiry Business 4.1 Adoption of Submissions Resolved, That correspondence item 3.4 be adopted as submission no. 24 to the FRN Inquiry. 4.2 Update on Bruce Rock travel arrangements Discussed.
The Committee secretariat is to prepare an FRN Inquiry background paper for members of the public who attend the Bruce Rock hearings. 4.3 Hearing Schedule. Refer attached table. Noted. Resolved, that the WA Farmers Federation be invited to attend a hearing on 13 June 2014. The Chairman declared that he was a retired member of the WA Farmers Federation.
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Resolved, that the Minister for Transport, Hon Dean Nalder, be invited to attend a hearing. Resolved, That details of the hearings can be made public on request.
4.4 Consideration of Brookfield Rail evidence. Refer attached Briefing Paper No. 24. Resolved, that Brookfield Rail be requested to attend a close hearing on Wednesday 21 May 2014 to discuss its request for lease documentation to be treated as closed evidence, and its objection to providing a copy of the derailment report.
Resolved, that the Auditor General be invited to brief the Committee on matters relating to what constitutes 'commercial in confidence' as it might apply to Brookfield Rail lease documentation. 4.5 Minister for Transport's media interview relating to Tier 3 lines. Refer attached Briefing Paper No. 25. Noted.
FLNG Inquiry 4.6 Investigative Travel update Discussed. 4.7 Funding request for accommodation in Korea for the Member for Moore. Refer attached email. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding for three night's accommodation in Goeje for the Chairman and the Member for Moore, and noting the savings made on travel for the Committee's Europe travel. 4.8 ACEPT funding announcement. Refer attached media release. Noted. 4.9 Post tabling media conference arrangements Discussed. The Committee decided that the post-tabling media conference be held at 11.30 am on Thursday 15 May 2014. Media Releases Noted. 4.10 Report Copies-in addition to those provided to submitters and witnesses
Resolved, That the Committee write to Han. Ian Macfarlane MP advising him of the FLNG Safety Inquiry, reaffirming the Committee's wish to meet with him, and providing him with a copy of the FLNG report. Resolved, That a copy of the report be sent to NOPTA.
FlNG Safety Inquiry 4.10 Adoption of Terms of Reference. See attached briefing paper. Resolved, That the words 'inquire into and report on safety issues relating to FLNG projects', as contained in the draft terms of reference for the FLNG Safety Inquiry be removed and the words 'inquire into and report on safety-related matters relating to FLNG projects' be inserted.
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Resolved, That the Committee inquire into and report on safety-related matters relating to FLNG projects in Australian waters off the Western Australian coast. In particular the Committee will investigate:
• the measures taken by project proponents to ensure the safety of workers on FLNG facilities, particularly in relation to extreme weather events and emergency evacuation preparedness; • the adequacy of Western Australia's emergency capacity and preparedness to respond to a safety or environmental incident involving FLNG; and • the role and responsibilities ofthe state and federal governments in relation to FLNG emergency situations.
4.11 Funding for Advertising the Inquiry Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding to advertise the Inquiry into Safety-related Matters relating to FLNG projects in Australian Waters off the Western Australian coast in The West Australian, The Financial Review, The Australian, and WA Business News. Resolved, That a media release be made announcing the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 4.12 Request for submissions from those who contributed to the FLNG Inquiry Resolved, That the Committee write to major stakeholders who had made submissions to the FLNG Inquiry requesting submissions to the FLNG Safety Inquiry, and asking that they submissions specifically address only safety-related matters, rather than repeat previous submissions. 4.13 Resolution to allow secretariat to make enquiries to progress the FLNG Safety Inquiry. Resolved, That the Committee secretariat is authorised to make enquiries as necessary to progress the FLNG Safety Inquiry.
5 General Business Nil at present.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 10.45 am. /(k '7.57'; MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 46 Tuesday 20 May 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA Mr R.s. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.05 pm at Room 1-49, Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Business 2.1 Briefing with Mr Glen Clarke, Deputy Auditor General, and Mr Jason Beeley, Assistant Auditor General Performance Audit. Having briefed members on matters relating to commercial confidentiality, the Deputy Auditor General and Assistant Auditor General then retired. 2.2 Advertising for the FLNG Safety Inquiry.
Discussed. Given the quoted cost of advertiSing, the Committee decided to advertise the FLNG Safety Inquiry in The West Australian and The Australian.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 1.50 pm. =-
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 47 Wednesday 21 May 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.03 at Room 1-49, Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Business 2.1 Hearing
Mr Paul Hamersley, General Manager, Commercial; Mr Allan Rose, Chief Advisor, Commercial; Mr Matthew Benter, Head of Legal; and Ms Roya Dehbonei, Legal Counsel, for Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd.
The witnesses having been examined, then retired.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 1.50 pm. /~~~ MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 48
Thursday 22 May 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.05 pm in the Aboriginal Peoples Room.
2 Business 2.1 Meeting with Mr Arnold Stroobach, Consul of the Netherlands to Western Australia, and Mr Rolf Karst, Policy Officer Trade, Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Having discussed the Committee's FLNG inquiries and upconning travel to the Netherlands, Mr Stroobach and Mr Karst then retired.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 1.55 pm.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 49
Tuesday 27 May 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil.
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 12.55 pm at Shire of Bruce Rock, Town Hall.
2 Business 2.1 Hearings 1 pm: Shire of Bruce Rock-Cr Stephen Strange, Shire President; Cr Don Heasman; Cr Nathan Buegge; Cr Margaret Foss; and Mr Darren Mollenoyux, Chief Executive Officer. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
2pm: Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance-Mr Greg Richards, Chairman; Mr Graeme Fardon, Local Government Representative; Mrs Jane Fuchsbichler, Coordinator; and Mr Bill Cowan, Vice President.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 3pm: Great Eastern Country Zone-Cr Rod Forsyth, President, Shire of Kellerberrin; Cr Rhonda Cole, Deputy President, Shire of Narembeen and Zone President; Cr Ricky Storer, President, Shire of Koorda; Cr Eileen O'Connell, President, Shire of Nungarinj and Helen Westcott, BHW Consulting, appearing as advisor to the Councillors. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
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4pm: Local farmers-Mrs lindsay Tuckweli; Mr Ian Lane; and Mr Ken Seymour; with Mr Rowlie Melior, retired Treasurer of the Quairading Land Conservation District Committee. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 5.15 pm. Committee members then accepted an invitation from the Shire of Bruce Rock to visit a grain loading site that evening.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 50
Wednesday 28 May 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 16.30 en route betweel1l Northam and Perth.
2 Business
FRN Inquiry Business 2.1 Letters of Thanks Discussed.
Resolved, that the Committee write letters of thanks to the Shire of Bruce Rock and CBH Cooperative for their assistance with arrangements for the FRN Inquiry visits on 27 and 28 May 2014. 2.2 Hearings Discussed.
Resolved, that Main Roads be invited to attend a hearing on Wednesday 25 June 2014. 2.3 Potential preliminary report
Discussed.
Resolved, That the secretariat prepare a draft letter to the Minister for Transport:
• advising him ofthe Committee's preliminary investigations;
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• drawing attention to the significant changes to date in the assumptions contained in Strategic Grain Network Committee 2009 Report that formed the basis of government decisions relating to the network; and
• asking that if lines are to be closed or become non-operational they must be maintained in an operational condition. FLNG Inquiry Business 2.4 Letter to Federal Members of Parliament re FLNG report recommendations Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Prime Minister and all Western Australian Members of the federal parliament, providing them with a copy of the FLNG report and drawing particular attention to the findings and recommendations relating to federal funding for the National Floating Systems Research Centre, and the Oil and Gas Industry Industry Innovation Partnership.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 16.52 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 51
Wednesday 11 June 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.20 am at Room 1, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes: • No 45 of 14 May 2014; • No 46 of 20 May 2014; • No 47 of 21 May 2014; • No 48 of 22 May 2014; • No 49 of 27 May 2014; and • No 50 of 28 May 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence FlNG Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Ken Owen, Email (dated 19 May 2014) offering assistance to the Committee's inquiries in relation to engineering opportunities.
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3.2 Mr Stephen Russell, Email (dated 26 May 2014) asking for clarification of whether non Australian workers will be able to be employed on floatels servicing FLNG operations. Correspondence Items 3.1 and 3.2 noted.
FLNG Correspondence Out 3.3 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) requesting funding for accommodation and expenses for Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, and Mr Shane Love, MLA, while on Committee business in Goeje, South Korea. 3.4 The Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Letter (dated 22 May 2014) making application for visas for members and staff travelling to South Korea in August. 3.5 The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Prime Minister of Australia, Letter (dated 29 May 2014) providing a copy of the FLNG report and drawing attention to the Committee's finding and recommendation relating to funding for the National Floating Systems Research Centre (NFSRC) and the Oil and Gas Industry Innovation Partnership (OGIIP). 3.6 The Hon. Julie Bishop MP, Member for Curtin, Letter (dated 29 May 2014) providing a copy of the FLNG report and drawing attention to the Committee's finding and recommendation relating to funding for the National Floating Systems Research Centre (NFSRC) and the Oil and Gas Industry Innovation Partnership (OGIIP). 3.7 to 3.20 Letter (dated 29 May 2014) providing a copy of the FLNG report and drawing attention to the Committee's finding and recommendation relating to funding for the National Floating Systems Research Centre (NFSRC) and the Oil and Gas Industry Innovation Partnership (OGIIP) sent to the following Members of the House of Representatives: Mr Ian Goodenough, MP, Member for Moore; the Hon Gary Gray, MP, Member for Brand; Mr Steve Irons MP, Member for Swan; Mr Dennis Jensen MP, Member for Tangney; Mr Michael Keenan MP, Member for Stirling; Hon Alannah MacTiernan MP, Member for Perth; Ms Nola Marino MP, Member for Forest; The Hon Melissa Parke MP, Member for Fremantle; Hon Christian Porter MP, Member for Pearce; Ms Melissa Price MP, Member for Durack; Mr Don Randall MP, Member for Canning; Mr Luke Simpkins MP, Member for Cowan; Mr Rick Wilson MP, Member for O'Connor; and Mr Ken Wyatt MP, Member for Hasluck: 3.21 to 3.32 Letter (dated 29 May 2014) providing a copy of the FLNG report and drawing attention to the Committee's finding and recommendation relating to funding for the National Floating Systems Research Centre (NFSRC) and the Oil and Gas Industry Innovation Partnership (OGIIP) sent to the following Senators for Western Australia: Senator Chris Back; Senator Mark Bishop; Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash; Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann; Senator Alan Eggleston; Senator the Hon David Johnston; Senator Sue Lines; Senator Scott Ludlam; Senator Louise Pratt; Senator Rachel Siewert; Senator Dean Smith; and Senator Glenn Sterle. 3.33 Letter (dated 5 June 2014) providing a copy of the FLNG report to the following witnesses and submitters to the FLNG Inquiry:
••••• Ms Liz Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Challenger Institute of Technology; Mr Nick Wells, Operations Director, Atkins Australasia Pty Ltd; Mr Kym Bills, Chief Executive Officer, Western Australian Energy Research Alliance; Mr Chris Hicks; Mr Ken Owen; Mr Craig Arnold, Managing Director, Dow Chemical; Professor Paul Johnson, Vice Chancellor, The University of Western Australia; Mr Matthew Brown. Executive Director, DomGas Alliance; Mr Steve McCartney, State Secretary, The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union WA Branch; Mr John Nicoloau, Chief Officer and Chief Economist Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia; Mr Reg Howard-Smith, Chief Executive, The
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Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia; Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer - Western Region, APPEA; Mr Steve Price, Branch Secretary, Australian Workers Union (AWU); Mr Peter Wyse, LNG Plant and Transport Manager, Energy Developments Limited; Professor Simon Maddocks, Vice-Chancellor, Charles Darwin University; Mr Brian O'Galiagher, Executive Director, (Investment, Trade and Facilitation) Department of Business, Northern Territory Government; Mr Allan Holland, Director of Energy, Energy Division Department of Mines and Energy, Northern Territory Government; ••••••• Mr Harold Clough, Chairman, Beagle Bay Marine; Mr Paddy Crumlin, National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia; Mr James England, State Manager, Australia Steel Institute; Mr Greg Guppy, Director, Applied Engineering and ACEPT; Mr Tim Langmead, Fortescue Metals Group; Mr John O'Hare, General Manager Marine & Defence, Oil & Gas, Australian Marine Complex; Department of Commerce; Mr Peter Harris AO, Chairman Productivity Commission; Mr Gary Martin, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Derby/West Kimberley; Mr David Leslie, General Manager, GE Oil and Gas Australia Pty Ltd; Ms Leanne Hardwicke, General Manager, Engineers Australia (WA Division); Mr Chris Walton, Chief Executive Officer, Professionals Australia; Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development; Mr Brian Bradley, Director General, Department of Commerce; Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum; Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia; Mr Todd Creeger, President - Australia West, CononcoPhillips; Mr Bill Townsend, General Manager, External Affairs & Joint Venture, INPEX; Mr Peter Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, Woodside; Mr David Knox, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Santos; and Mr Jean-Franc Letellier, General Manager GDF Suez Bonaparte. Correspondence Items 3.5 to 3.33 noted.
FRN Correspondence In 3.34 Mr Bruce Robinson, Convenor, ASPO-Australia, Email (dated 21 May 2014) requesting an opportunity to brief the Committee in relation to future global oil supply scenarios as they apply to transport planning. 3.35 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Email (dated 23 May 2014) providing photos of grain truck accident on the Quairading Cunderdin Road. 3.36 Ms Roya Dehbonei, Legal Counsel, Brookfield Rail, Email (dated 26 May 2014) requesting the withdrawal of the narrow gauge lease document from their original submission, and providing a replacement document. 3.37 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Email (dated 5 June 2014) providing a copy of notes presented at hearing on 27 May 2014. 3.38 Mr Jerom Bourne, Group Manager commercial, Karara Mining Ltd, Letter (dated 10 June 2014) requesting that their entire submission be accepted as closed evidence. 3.39 Mrs Lindsay Tuckwell, Email (dated 10 June 2014) providing clarification of her transcript of evidence from 27 May 2014. 3.40 Mr Cam Taylor, Email (dated 10 June 2014) to Hon Fran Logan requesting a hearing with the Committee in relation to the FRN Inquiry. Correspondence Items 3.34 to 3.40 noted. FRN Submissions Received 3.41 Mr Bruce Robinson, Convenor, ASPO-Australia, Email (dated 22 May 2014). [Note: This submission contains several reports and media articles which have not been included as they are publicly available documents].
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3.42 Mr RobertJennings, Email (dated 22 May 2014). 3.43 Mr Reece Waldock, Chief Executive Officer, Public Transport Authority, Letter (dated 26 May 2014) providing information requested in relation to the FRN management Inquiry. 3.44 Mrs Lindsay Tuckwell, Documents and video clips presented at hearing on 27 May 2014. 3.45 Ms Wendy Newman, Chief Executive Officer, Wheatbelt Development Commission, Letter (dated 9 June 2014) providing a submission to the FRN Inquiry. Correspondence items 3.41 to 3.45 noted.
FRN Correspondence Out 3.46 Mr Gavin Treasure, Chief Executive Officer, Mid West Development Commission, Letter (dated 16 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FRN Inquiry. 3.47 Hon Dean Nalder, MLA, Minister for Transport, Letter (dated 16 May 2014) inviting the Minister to attend a hearing in relation to the FRN Inquiry. 3.48 Ms Wendy Newman, Chief Executive Officer, Wheatbelt Development Commission, Letter (dated 16 May 2014) Commission requesting a submission to the FRN Inquiry. () 3.49 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail, Letter (dated 21 May 2014) requesting attendance at a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. 3.50 Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager, CBH Group, Letter (dated 21 May 2014) requesting attendance at a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. 3.51 Mr Dale Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Karara Mining Ltd, Letter (dated 21 May 2014) requesting attendance at a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. 3.52 Mr Darren Power, Vice President, Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA (Inc), Letter (dated 21 May 2014) requesting attendance at a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. 3.53 Dr Fred Affleck, Letter (dated 21 May 2014) requesting attendance at a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. 3.54 Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 21 May 2014) requesting attendance at a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. 3.55 Mr Reece Waldock, Chief Executive Officer, Public Transport Authority, Letter (dated 21 May 2014) requesting attendance at a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. () 3.56 Cr Stephen Strange, Shire President, Shire of Bruce Rock, Letter (dated 30 May 2014) thanking the Shire for their assistance and hospitality to the Committee on 27 May 2014. 3.57 Dr Andrew Crane, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Bulk Handling, letter (dated 30 May 2014) thanking them for facilitating the Committee's visit to CBH sites on 28 May 2014. 3.58 Mr Robert Jennings, Letter (dated 4 June 2014) inviting him to attend a hearing for the FRN Inquiry. Correspondence Items 3.46 to 3.58 noted.
FLNG Safety Correspondence In 3.59 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, letter (dated 23 May 2014) advising that the Speaker had approved advertising funding for The West Australian only. 3.60 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser-Western Region, APPEA, Email (dated 3 June 2014) providing information in relation to the Palmer Report into Offshore oil and gas security.
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Correspondence Items 3.58 and 3.60 noted.
FLNG Safety Correspondence Out 3.61 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 14 May 2014) advising ofthe FLNG safety inquiry. 3.62 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) requesting funding to advertise the FLNG Safety inquiry in The West Australian and The Australian. 3.63 Ms Gail McGowan, Director General, Department of Planning, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.64 Mr Jason Banks, A/Director General, Department of Environment Regulation, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.65 Mr Wayne Gregson, Commissioner, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.66 Mr Kim Taylor, General Manager, Environmental Protection Authority, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.67 Mr Luke Musgrave, Vice President, LNG, ExxonMobil (Australia), Letter (dated 19 may 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.68 Mr Jean-Francois Letellier, General Manager, GDF SUEZ Bonaparte, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.69 Mr John Anderson, Vice President, Santos, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.70 Ms Paula Ryab, Senior Government Adviser, Shell Development, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.71 Ms Paula Hickey, Senior Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy Ltd, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.72 Hon Nick Goiran, MLC, chairman, Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) advising of the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.73 Ms Lisa Baker, MLA, Chair, Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) adviSing ofthe FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.74 Ms Margaret Quirk, MLA, Chair, Community Development and Justice Standing Committee, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) advising of the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.75 Dr Graham Jacobs, MLA, Chairman, Education and Health Standing Committee, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) adviSing ofthe FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.76 Hon Adele Farina, MLC, Chair of Committees, Legislative Council, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) advising of the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.77 Mr Sean L'Estrange, MLA, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Letter (dated 20 May 2014) advising ofthe FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.78 Mr Nick Wells, Operations Director, Atkins Australasia pty Ltd, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.79 Mr Steve Price, Branch Secretary, Australian Workers Union, Letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry.
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3.80 Mr Peter Fairclough, Policy, Government and Public Affairs General Manager, Chevron, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. 3.81 Mr Todd Creeger, president Australia West, ConocoPhillips Australia Pty ltd, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.82 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. 3.83 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. 3.84 INPEX Operations Australia Pty ltd, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. 3.85 Mr Paddy Crumlin, National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. 3.86 Ms Jane Cutler, Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, letter (dated 19 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. 3.87 Mr Graham Peachey, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, letter (dated 23 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. 3.88 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, letter (dated 23 May 2014) requesting a submission to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. Correspondence Items 3.61 to 3.88 Noted.
General Correspondence In 3.89 Ms Margaret Quirk, MLA, Chair, Community Development and Justice Standing Committee, letter (dated 13 May 2014) advising of that Committee's Inquiry into the policy implications of an ageing community. 3.90 Mr Paul Harriss MP, Minister for Resources, letter (dated 14 May 2014) in relation to mobile phone communication facilities, advising that he is no longer a member of the Tasmanian Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Works and has referred this Committee's letter to the Deputy Clerk of the Tasmanian legislative Assembly. 3.91 Mr Shane Donnelly, Secretary, letter (dated 14 May 2014), Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Tasmania, advising that that Committee has not conducted and (:~) is not considering conduction an inquiry into mobile phone communication facilities. 3.92 Ms Gail McGowan, Director General, Department of Planning, letter (dated 3 June 2014) providing background paper on mobile telecommunication planning approval processes. Correspondence Items 3.89 to 3.92 Noted.
4 Business FRN Inquiry 4. 1 Mr David Michael, Electorate Officer to the Member for Willagee, advised he was a member ofthe State Council ofWAlGA. Deferred until meeting 52,13 June 2014.
4.2 Adoption of submissions
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Resolved, that Correspondence Items 3.41, 3.42, 3.43, 3.44 (including video recordings) and 3.45 be adopted as submissions number 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 respectively to the FRN Inquiry.
4.3 Matters arising from Correspondence In Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr Bruce Robinson (item 3.34) thanking him for his offer to brief the Committee and advising that the Committee is not able to accept at this time. Resolved, That the Committee withdraw the copy of the narrow gauge lease document initially provided by Brookfield Rail and replace it with the copy provided on 26 May 2014 (item 3.36) , and that the two invoice documents provided also be withdrawn from the submission. Resolved, That the information provided by Mrs Lindsay Tuckwell (item 3.39) be placed on the website with the transcript of her evidence from 27 May 2014. Resolved, That consideration of the status of Karara Mining's submission be deferred (item 3.38). Resolved, that Mr Cam Taylor and Mr Richard House be invited to attend a hearing on Thursday 26 June 2014 (Item 3.40).
4.4 Briefing papers (for noting):
• No.5 Management of the network • No. 20 CBH access proposal to Brookfield • No. 26 Rail network access and regulation in Queensland Noted.
4.5 Minister for Transport proposed hearing Deferred until meeting 52, 13 June 2014.
4.6 Draft letter to Minister for Transport Deferred until meeting 52, 13 June 2014.
4.7 Hearings 10 am: Brookfield Rail Witnesses: Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr Allan Rose - Chief Advisor, Commercial. Mr Matthew Benter attended as legal counsel. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
11 am: CBH Witnesses: Dr Andrew Crane, CEO; Mr Andrew Mencshelyi, Acting General Manager Operations; Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
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FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.8 Ratify decision to advertise only in The West Australian and The Australian for the FLNG Safety, and note the Speaker's funding decision. Deferred until meeting 52, 13 June 2014. FLNG Inquiry 4.9 Publication of report tabling speeches on web site. Deferred until meeting 52, 13 June 2014.
4.10 Matters Arising from Correspondence Resolved, That the Committee write to Hon Scott Morrison MP, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, requesting clarification of the matters raised by Mr Stephen Russell (Item 3.2) in relation to workers employed on floatels. Resolved, That Committee write to Shell in Australia requesting clarification of the matters raised by Mr Stephen Russell (Item 3.2) in relation to workers employed on floatels. Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr Owen (Item 3.1) advising that the Committee is not able to meet with him at this time, but may call on him in the future.
5 General Business 5.1 Meeting Papers The Committee decided that for correspondence out, where a form letter is sent to multiple recipients, only one copy is required with a list of recipients attached.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am. ~,=-- MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 52
Friday 13 June 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.30 am at Room 1, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 51 of 11 June 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence
Nil.
4 Business
FLNG Inquiry 4.1 Publication oftabling speeches on web site
Discussed. Members decided to publish their FLNG report tabling speeches in the Committee's web site.
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4.2 Ratify decision to advertise in The West Australian and The Australian for the FLNG Safety Inquiry, and not the Speaker's funding decision.
Resolved, That the Committee ratify its out of session decision to restrict its funding request to the Speaker for the FLNG Inquiry advertising to The West Australian and The Australian.
The Committee noted the Speaker's approval for advertising funding for The West Australian only.
FRN Inquiry 4.3 Mr David Michael, Electorate Officer to the Member for Willagee, advised he was a member ofthe State Council ofWALGA. Noted. 4.4 Minister for Transport hearing cancelled. Noted.
() 4.5 Draft letter to Minister for Transport Discussed. Resolved, That the Secretariat amend the draft letter and re-circulate it to members for approval prior to sending to the Minister.
4.6 Hearings 9.45 am: Western Australian Farmers Federation {lnc)-Mr Dale Park, President The witness, having been examined, then retired.
10.50am: Mr Robert Jennings, Jandakot Residents Association The witness, having been examined, then retired.
11.40 am: Karara Mining Ltd-Mr Dale Harris, Chief Executive Officer The witness, having been examined, then retired.
1.30 pm: Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Western Australia-Mr Darren Power, Vice President; and Mrs Janet Cooper, Executive Officer; and Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association-Mr Grant Robbins, Vice President. 2.20 pm: WALGA-Mayor Troy Pickard, President; Cr Steven Strange, Chair, Local Government Grain Freight Group; Mr Paul Schollum, Economic Policy Manager; and Mr Ian Duncan, Executive Manager, Infrastructure; and Shire of Kalamunda-Mr Charles Sullivan, Director Infrastructure Services; and Cr Dylan O'Connor. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.7 Request for Submissions Resolved, That the Committee request submissions from the Minister for Transport and from Watco.
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5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 3.35 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 53
Wednesday 18 June 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.40 am at Room 1, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 52 of 13 June were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence FLNG Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Letter (Received 16 June 2014), welcoming the release ofthe Committee's FLNG report. 3.2 Ms Judy McEvoy, Electorate Officer, Hon Julie Bishop MP, Letter (dated 16 June 2014) acknowledging receipt of the Committee's FLNG report. Correspondence Items No. 3.1 and 3.2 noted. FLNG Correspondence Out 3.3 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, Letter (dated 12 June 2014) asking for clarification on the use of floatels with FLNG facilities.
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3.4 Mr Scott Morrison MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Letter (dated 12 June 2014) asking for clarification of the Immigration Act 1958 as it applies to floatels attached to FLNG facilities. 3.5 Mr Ken Owen, Letter (dated 16 June 2014) thanking him for his offer of assistance and advising that the Committee may contact him at a later date. Correspondence Items 3.3 to 3.5 Noted. FLNG Safety Correspondence In 3.6 Ms Jane Cutler, Chief Executive Officer, letter (dated 11 June 2014) declining to make a submission to the FLNG safety Inquiry. Correspondence item 3.6 Noted. FRN Correspondence Out 3.7 Hon Dean Nalder, MLA, Minister for Transport, Letter (dated 16 June 2014) in relation to the closure of Tier 3 lines and the maintenance oftheir condition. 3.8 Mr Bruce Robinson, Convenor ASPO Australia, Letter (dated 16 June 2014) declining his request to brief the Committee on peak oil. 3.9 Mr Jim Griffiths, Chief Operating Officer, Watco Western Australia, Letter (dated 16 June 2014) requesting a submission to the FRN Inquiry. 3.10 Hon Dean Nalder, MLA, Minister for Transport, Letter (dated 16 June 2014) requesting a submission to the FRN Inquiry, particularly in relation to the current policy position. Correspondence Items 3.7 to 3.10 Noted.
4 Business FRN Inquiry 4.1 Hearings 10.00 am Dr Fred Affleck (Chair of the Strategic Grain Network Committee, but appearing as an expert in freight planning and logistics.) The witness, having been examined, then retired. 11.00 am ERA: Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman; and Mr Greg Watkinson, Chief Executive Officer The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 54
Wednesday 25 June 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman)
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 8.50 am at Room 1, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 53 of 18 June 2014 were confirmed as read.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance, Email (dated 18 June 2014) providing further information for the FRN Inquiry. 3.2 Mr Bill Cowan, Email (dated 19 June 2014) providing documentation relating to the Minister's decision to not approve an amendment to road RAV ratings in the Shire of Narembeen. 3.3 Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager, CBH Group, Email (dated 23 June 2014) providing copies of emails CBH sent to PTA.
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3.4 Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager, CBH Group, Email (dated 23 June 2014) providing a briefing note and other information on fees and charges. 3.5 Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager, CBH Group, Email (dated 23 June 2014) responding to comment made by Brookfield Rail in a hearing in relation to WA supply chain costs being lower than other jurisdictions. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.5 Noted. Correspondence Out 3.6 Mrs Lindsay Tuckwell, Letter (dated 12 June 2014) in relation to the clarification of her hearing transcript of 27 May 2014. Note: Similar correspondence has been entered into with Mr Frederick Storer and Mr Rodney Forsyth 3.7 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail, Letter (dated 20 June 2014) requesting information into CHB access, access fees and line maintenance expenditure. Correspondence Items 3.6 to 3.7 Noted.
4 Business FRN Inquiry Business 4.1 Adoption of Submissions Resolved, That Correspondence Item 3.1 be adopted as Submission No. 30 and that Correspondence Items 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 be adopted as Submission No. 31. 4.2 Hearings 9 am Main Roads WA: Mr Des Snook, Executive Director Road Network Services; and Mr Pascal Felix, Director Heavy Vehicle Operations The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 10 am Public Transport Authority and Department of Transport: Mr Reece Waldock, CEO, PTA; Mr Mark Burgess, Managing Director, PTA; Mr David Browne, Executive Director, Safety and Strategic Management, PTA; and Ms Sue McCarrey, Deputy Director General, Department of Transport. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.3 FRN Report Outline-Refer attached Briefing Paper No. 28 Discussed. 4.4 Consideration of Brookfield's request for closed evidence-Refer attached Briefing Paper No. 27 Noted. FLNG Inquiry
4.5 Travel Arrangements Update-Refer attached schedule to date Noted.
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5 Other Business
Nil
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.45 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 55
Thursday 26 June 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr J. Norberger} MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.05 pm at Room 1-49, Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Minutes Adoption of Minutes No. 54 of 25 June 2015 deferred until next meeting.
3 Correspondence
Nil.
4 FRB Inquiry Business
4.1 Hearing: Mr Cam Taylor and Mr Richard House The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
5 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 1.55 pm.
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Meeting No. 56
Wednesday 13 August 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil.
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.10 am in the Aboriginal Peoples Room, Parliament House. 2 Minutes Minutes No. 54 of 25 June 2014 were confirmed as read. Minutes No. 55 of 26 June 2014 were confirmed as read. 3 Correspondence FRN Inquiry
Correspondence In
3.1 Mr Paul Larsen, CEO, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, letter (dated 27 June 2014) requesting further time to provide information requested on line access and access fees. 3.2 Mr David Browne, Executive Director Safety & Strategic Development, Public Transport Authority, Email (dated 4 July 2014) asking that nominated documents provided to the Committee be treated as confidential.
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3.3 Ms J Fuchsbichler, Email (dated 7 July 2014) providing a copy of the petition delivered to Parliament in May 2010. 3.4 Mr Dale Harris, CEO, Karara Mining Ltd, Letter (dated 7 July 2014) providing points of clarification in relation to hearing evidence from the Economic Regulation Authority. 3.4(a) Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 7 July 2014) asking that either the determination requested not be provided, or if it was, •••••• document be kept as confidential. 3.5 Mr David Browne, Executive Director Safety & Strategic Development, Public Transport Authority, Email (dated 8 July 2014) advising that no submission had been made under section 16 ofthe lease to terminate the lease in relation to any lines. 3.6 Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 14 July 2014) acknowledging receipt ofthe summons, providing a complete, unredacted copy of the Authority's determination in relation to Brookfield's costs, and requesting that this be considered as commercial in confidence. [Note: a copy ofthe Determination is enclosed as a separate document.] 3.7 Mr David Browne, Executive Director Safety & Strategic Development, Public Transport Authority, Email (dated 15 July 2014) detailing the source of the authority under which the CEO and the Managing Director signed various lease amendments and agreements. 3.8 Mr Paul Larsen, CEO, Brookfield Rail pty Ltd, Letter (dated 16 July 2014) reminding the Committee of the confidentiality regime applying to the lease and requesting that the Economic Regulation Authority's determination be treated as closed evidence and not published in the Committee's report. 3.9 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 18 July 2014) seeking clarification in relation to the Ministerial Briefing Notes being requested by the Committee and advising that the Department is obliged to consult with the Minister prior to providing the Briefing Notes. 3.10 Mr David Browne, Executive Director Safety & Strategic Development, Public Transport Authority, Email (dated 18 July 2014) providing information on the discussions between the department and Brookfield relating to the surrender of lines, and providing copies of correspondence between the then Minister and Brookfield. 3.11 Mr David Browne, Executive Director Safety & Strategic Development, Public Transport Authority, Email (dated 23 July 2014) providing information requested on the withdrawal of lines from service between 2007 and 2009, and the Public Transport Authority's involvement in this process. 3.12 Mr Nathan Riches, Manager, Office of the Director General, Department of Transport, Email (dated 8 August 2014) advising ofthe Department's actions in relation to the Committee's request for Ministerial Briefing Notes. 3.13 Hon Dean Nalder, MLA, Minister for Transport; Finance, Letter (dated 8 August 2014) providing information in relation to non-operational lines and non-removal of associated infrastructure. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.13 noted.
FRN Submissions Received 3.14 Sub No. 32: Ms Helen Westcott, Great Eastern Country Zone, Email (dated 27 June 2014) providing a submission to the FRN Inquiry.
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3.15 Sub No. 33: Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance, Email (dated 27 June 2014). 3.16 Sub No. 34: Mr Paul Larsen, CEO, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 8 July 2014) providing some of the additional information requested and seeking to have other information treated as in camera evidence. 3.17 Sub No. 35: Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 7 July 2014) clarifying evidence provided at hearing. 3.18 Sub No. 36: Mr Paul Larsen, CEO, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 14 July 2014) providing access fees and maintenance expenditure as closed evidence. 3.18(a) Sub No. 37: Mr Paul Larsen, CEO, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 14 July 2014) seeking to clarify evidence provided by Karara and CBH. 3.19 Sub No. 38: Hon Dean Nalder, MLA, Minister for Transport; Finance, Letter (dated 8 August 2014). Correspondence items 3.14 to 3.19 noted.
FRN Correspondence Out 3.20 Mr Dale Harris, CEO, Karara Mining Ltd, Letter (dated 26 June 2014) inviting him to comment on hearing evidence provided by the Economic Regulation Authority. 3.21 Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 4 July 2014) requesting a complete, unredacted copy of its determination in relation to Brookfield's costs. 3.22 Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 8 July 2014) advising that the Committee would issue a summons for the unredacted copy of its determination in relation to Brookfield's costs. 3.23 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 10 July 2014) authorising him to issue a summons to the Economic Regulation Authority for a complete, unredacted copy of its determination in relation to Brookfield Rail's costs. 3.24 Mr Paul Larsen, CEO, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 10 July 2014) advising that information provided on access fees and maintenance expenditure will be treated as closed evidence and not be published in the Committee's report. 3.24(a) Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 4 August 2014) confirming that the Committee required all briefing notes and requesting further briefing notes to the former Minister, Han Simon O'Brien, MLC. Correspondence items 3.20 to 3.24 noted.
FLNG Safety Inquiry
Correspondence In 3.25 Mr Jean-Francois Letellier, Managing Director, GDF SUEZ Bonaparte Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 2 July 2014) advising that the decision not to proceed with the FEED phase of Bonaparte as an FLNG project was not related to safety, and requesting an extension to the submission date for the inquiry. 3.26 Mr Peter Fairclough, General Manager Policy Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 10 July 2014) declining to make a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry.
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3.27 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser, Western Region, APPEA, inviting Committee members to the 2014 APPEA Health, Safety and Environment Conference in Perth on 1- 3 September 2014. Correspondence items 3.25 to 3.27 noted. FLNG Safety Submissions Received 3.28 Sub No.1: Mr Luke Musgrave, Vice President LNG, Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Ltd (ExxonMobil) Letter (dated 10 July 2014). 3.29 Sub No.2: Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 11 July 2014). 3.30 Sub No.3: Captain Vic Justice, CEO, Kimberley Ports Authority, Email (dated 11 July 2014). 3.31 Sub No.4: Mr Shane Daniel, Critical Risk, Resources Safety, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated July 2014). 3.32 Sub NO.5: Ms Janet Hann, Project Development Manager, GDF Suez Bonaparte Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 30 July 2014). (') ''-.../ 3.33 Sub No.6: Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 14 July 2014). 3.34 Sub NO.7: Ms Gail McGowan, Director General, Department of Planning, Letter (dated 15 July 2014). 3.35 Sub No.8: Mr Roger Martin, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Woodside Energy Ltd, Letter (dated 8 August 2014). 3.36 Sub No.9: Ms Lauren Gorton, Communications Advisor, Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd, Email (dated 8 August 2014). Correspondence items 3.28 to 3.36 noted.
FLNG Inquiry Correspondence In 3.37 Ms Karin Maier, Director, 457 Policy Section, Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Letter (dated 31 July 2014) responding to the Committee's request for clarification of the legislation in relation to the use of floatels on FPSOs and FLNG projects. 3.38 Mr Stuart Russell, Government of Western Australia, United Kingdom, Email (dated 29 July 2014) providing information in relation to Bechtel's progress on the GLNG facility on Curtis Island. Correspondence items 3.37 to 3.38 noted.
General Correspondence In 3.39 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 26 June 2014) providing an update of current audits. 3.40 Hon Nick Goiran, MLA, Chairman, Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission, Letter (dated 26 June 2014) advising of that Committee's new Inquiry. 3.41 Mr Denis Sheedy, Letter (dated 25 June 2014) drawing a number of issues and articles to the Committee's attention. Correspondence items 3.39 to 3.41 noted.
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4 Business FRN Inquiry 4.1 Ratification of out of session resolution to issue a summons to ERA. Resolved, That the Committee ratify the out of session resolution to issue a summons to Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, to produce the complete and unredacted version of the Authority's determination in response to Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd costs relevant to CBH's access proposal. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly authorising him to issue a summons to Mr Lyndon Rowe, Chairman, Economic Regulation Authority, to produce the complete and unredacted version of the Authority's determination in response to Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd costs relevant to CBH's access proposal.
4.2 Adoption of submissions Resolved, That Submissions no. 32 to 35 and no. 37 to 38 (correspondence items 3.14 to 3.17 and 3.18{a) to 31.19) be adopted as public submissions to the freight rail network inquiry. Resolved, That Submission no. 36 (correspondence item 3.18) be adopted as a closed submission to the freight rail network inquiry.
4.3 Inquiry and report progress (a) Update from secretariat regarding report chapters written to date Discussed. Resolved, That the secretariat seek advice in relation obtaining legal advice on the lease documents, particularly in relation to sections 15 and 16. (b) Consideration of correspondence and evidence provided by PTA Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Department of Transport requesting a copy of the tender documents for the disposal of the freight rail network.
(c) Consideration of changing the report tabling date Discussed. Resolved, That tabling of the report on the freight rail inquiry be postponed until 16 October 2014.
(d) Consideration of evidence to be considered closed and public. Discussed.
FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.4 Feedback in relation to travel to Amsterdam, Stavanger, Bergen and Aberdeen 4.5 Adoption of submissions no. 1 to 7 (correspondence items 3.28 to 3.34) Items 4.4 and 4.5 deferred until 22 October 2014.
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FLNG Inquiry 4.6 Feedback in relation to travel to Amsterdam, Stavanger, Bergen and Aberdeen Deferred until 22 October 2014. 4.7 457 visas and floatels used with FLNG facilities-refer correspondence item 3.35 Discussed. Resolved, That a copy of the letter from the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection be sent to Mr Stephen Russell.
4.8 Meeting with Intsok forWednesday 13 August 2014, now cancelled. Noted.
4.9 'FLNG Opportunities' Report tabling date Deferred until 22 October 2014.
5 General Business 5.1 Committee Annual Report preparation and tabling. Deferred until 22 October 2014. 5.1 Consideration of correspondence from Mr Denis Sheedy, Letter (dated 25 June 2014) (Correspondence Item 3.41) Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr Sheedy thanking him for his letter.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 57
Wednesday 20 August 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 11.05 am in the Aboriginal Peoples Room, Parliament House.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 56 of 13 August 2014 were confirmed as amended.
3 Correspondence Correspondence Out 3.1 Mr Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 13 August 2014) advising of the revised tabling date for the FRN Inquiry report. 3.2 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 13 October 2014) requesting a copy of the tender documents for the 2000 lease of the freight rail network. 3.3 Mr David Whorton, Manager of Communications, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Letter (dated 14 August 2014) requesting information on the short line track costs in the us.
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3.4 Mr D M Sheedy, Letter (dated 14 August 2014) thanking him for his letter to the Committee in which he raised a number of issues for consideration. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.4 noted.
4 Business FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.1 Korea travel arrangements Discussed. 4.2 APPEA's September 2014 HSE Conference Discussed.
FRN Inquiry
4.3 Committee Response to PTA regarding information due on 25 August 2014. Discussed. Resolved, that the Committee write to the Department of Transport restating the Ministerial Briefing Notes requested and confirming that requests from the Committee's Principal Research Officer are formal requests from the Committee. 4.4 Obtaining Legal advice on the State's position in relation to the lease Discussed.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.45 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 58
Wednesday 10 September 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.40 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 57 of 20 August were confirmed. 3 Correspondence FLNG Correspondence In 3.1 Email correspondence between Mr Brendan Trappe, (dated 15 August 2014 and 26 June 2014) and Hon Fran Logan, MLA, (dated 14 August 2014). 3.2 Mr David Wilden, Assistant Secretary, Skilled Migration Policy Branch, Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Letter (dated 2 August 2014) responding to the Committee's request for clarification on the Migration Amendment (Offshore Resources Activity) Act and the use of floatels on FLNG projects. 3.3 Mr Geoff Gibson, Email (dated 15 August 2014) confirming that he is happy for his email to Mr Jan Norberger, MLA, to be presented to the Committee as a submission to the FLNG Inquiry.
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FRN Inquiry Correspondence In 3.4 Mr Reece Waldock, Letter (dated 29 August 2014) providing the Department of Transport's response to the Committee's requests for further information. 3.5 Mr Nathan Riches, Manager, office of the Director General, Department of Transport, Email (dated 5 September 2014) advising that they are unable to meet the required date for providing further information to the Committee.
General Correspondence In 3.6 Dr Graham Jacobs, MLA, Chairman, Education and Health Standing Committee, Letter (dated 21 August 2014) advising of that Committee's Inquiry into mental health in fly-in, fly-out workers. 3.7 Hon Michael Mischin, MLC, Attorney General and Minister for Commerce, Letter (dated 26 August 2014) providing an update on matters relating to the former Committee's inquiry into Iron bridge Holdings Pty Ltd. 3.8 Mr John Ranieri, Email (dated 1 September 2014) providing background information on his proposed renewable energy project.
Correspondence Out 3.9 Letters of thanks to those who assisted with the Committee's travel to Europe 3.10 Mr John Ranieri, Letter (dated 22 August 2014) inviting him to brief the Committee in relation to a proposed renewable energy project. 3.11 Mr Reece Waldock, Letter (dated 2 September 2014) requesting clarification of information provided on 29 August 2014. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.11 Noted.
4 Business General Business 4.1 Briefing by Mr John Ranieri in relation to Alternate Energy Solutions Pty Ltd Having briefed the Committee, Mr Ranieri then retired. 4.2 Annual Report tabling Discussed. The Committee determined to hold a deliberation and adoption meeting on Tuesday 30 September 2014, commending at 9.30 am. 4.3 CEDA forum: 'WA Annual Resources Overview' Discussed. Resolved, that the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding for two members to attend the CEDA forum, tWA Annual Resources Overview'. 4.4 Update on the former Committee's inquiry into Ironbridge Holdings Pty Ltd Discussed. Resolved, That a copy of the Attorney General's letter (correspondence item 3.7) be sent to Dr Mike Nahan, MLA, Chairman of the former Committee, Mr Bill Johnston, MLA, Deputy
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Chairman of the former Committee, and Mr Mick Murray, MLA, the Member for Collie Preston. FRN Inquiry 4.5 Adoption of information provided by the Department of Transport at Correspondence Item 3.4 as Submission No. 39 Discussed. Resolved, That information provided by the Department of Transport at Correspondence Item 3.4 be adopted as Submission No. 39. Resolved, the Chairman write to Mr Waldock, Director General of the Department of Transport: • requesting that he provide the Committee with all of the Ministerial Briefing notes· requested in our email of 27 June 2014 and letters of 4 and 20 August 2014, and a complete and unredacted copy of the documents DoT6806 and DoT7202 previously supplied; and
• advising that should the Department fail to comply with this request the Committee would authorise a summons to be issued. 4.6 Potential further hearings Discussed. Resolved, That the Department of Transport and the Public Transport Authority be requested to attend a hearing at 9.45 am on 17 September 2014. 4.7 Report progress Discussed. 4.8 Report adoption schedule Discussed.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.40.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 59
Wednesday 17 September 2014
Present: Mr I.C Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.C Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.30 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No.58 of 10 September 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Sheldon Renkema, General Manager-Legal (Corporate), Wesfarmers Limited, Letter (dated 12 September 2014) providing •••••••••••••••••••
3.2 Mr Nathan Riches, Manager, Office of the Director General, Department of Transport, Email (dated 15 September 2014) providing an update on the Committee's requests for information 3.3 Mr David Whorton, Manager of Communications, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Email (dated 12 September 2014) providing information on the increased freight volumes on the short line rail lines as requested.
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Correspondence out
Freight Rail Network Inquiry 3.4 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 10 September 2014) requesting the Department to provide complete and unredacted copies of all documents requested and advising that a failure to do will result in the Committee authorising a summons. 3.5 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 10 September 2014) requesting Mr Waldock and his nominated officers attend a hearing on 17 September 2014 at 9.45 am. 3.6 Mr Sheldon Renkema, General Manager-Legal (Corporate), Wesfarmers Limited, Letter (dated 10 September 2014) asking if ••••••••••••••••••
General Correspondence Out 3.7 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 11 September 2014) requesting funding for one member to attend the CEDA 2013 WA Resources Overview forum. 3.8 Hon Dr Mike Nahan, MLA, Member for Riverton, Letter (dated 11 September 2014) providing him a copy of the Minister for Commerce's update on the Inquiry into Ironbridge Holdings Pty Ltd and Other Matters regarding Residential Land and Property Developments. 3.9 Mr Bill Johnston, MLA, Member for Cannington, Letter (dated 11 September 2014) providing him a copy of the Minister for Commerce's update on the Inquiry into lronbridge Holdings Pty Ltd and Other Matters regarding Residential Land and Property Developments. 3.10 Mr Mick Murray, MLA, Member for Collie-Preston, Letter (dated 11 September 2014) providing him a copy of the Minister for Commerce's update on the Inquiry into lronbridge Holdings Pty Ltd and Other Matters regarding Residential Land and Property Developments.
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.10 Noted.
4 Business
4.1 Hearing with the Department of Transport, the Public Transport Authority and Main Roads Western Australia Witnesses: Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport; Ms Susan McCarrey; Deputy Director General, Department of Transport; Mr Mark Burgess, Managing Director, Public Transport Authority; Mr David Browne, Executive Director, Safety and Strategic Development, Public Transport Authority; and Mr Desmond Snook, Executive Director, Road Network Services, Main Roads Western Australia.
The witnesses, having been examined, then adjourned.
4.2 Department of Transport Response to the Committee's request for documents
Discussed.
Resolved, That the Committee write to the Director General of the Department of Transport seeking clarification of information provided at page 37 of the Auditor General's 2013 Report 1, Management of the Rail Freight Network Lease, relating to the lessee's 2007 approach to government to surrender certain grain lines.
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Resolved, That the Committee write to the Auditor General seeking information that formed the basis of the statement on page 37 of the Auditor General's 2013 Report 1, Management of the Rail Freight Network Lease, relating to the lessee's 2007 approach to government to surrender certain grain lines.
5 General Business Nil
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 60
Wednesday 24 September 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.55 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, W~st Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 59 of 17 September 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Ms Sarah Bendy, Local Engagement Lead, Timor-Leste, Resources and Energy, Email (dated 16 September 2014) advising of their meeting with the Offshore Contractors Association in Aberdeen and asking to meet with the Committee 3.2 Mr Jan Norberger, MLA, Member for Joondalup, Email (dated 16 September 2014) forwarding an email (dated 16 September 2014) from Mr Malcolm Brown, President, AMEC Mining & Minerals, including a paper on the tax issues relating to taxation of expatriate mining industry employees deployed to Africa.
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3.3 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 17 September 2014) advising that the Minister had directed him not to provide the Ministerial Briefing Notes requested by the Committee. 3.4 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 24 September 2014) responding to the Committee's request for information and advising that he is confident that the statement in the 2013 audit report on the freight rail network is correct.
Correspondence Out 3.5 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 17 September 2014) confirming that the Committee required clarification ofthe PTA's advice to the Auditor General in relation to WestNet Rail's 2007 approach to government concerning surrendering certain lines. 3.6 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 17 September 2014) asking for his assistance in identifying the basis for the 2007 entry in the Appendix 1 of his 2013 audit report on the management ofthe rail freight network lease. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.6 noted.
4 Business FRN Inquiry 4.1 Adoption of Department of Transport correspondence (Item 3.3) as submission no. 40 Resolved, That the information provided by Department of Transport (correspondence item 3.3) be adopted as a submission to the Inquiry. 4.2 Response to Department of Transport Discussed. 4.3 Briefing Paper on the US short line railways Discussed. 4.4 Consideration of closed evidence requests-refer attached list. Discussed. Resolved, That evidence provided by the Public Transport Authority, the Department of Transport, the ERA, Brookfield Rail and Karara Mining be made public or treated as closed evidence, in accordance with the attached table. Resolved, That the Committee write to those who requested evidence be treated as closed advising of the Committee's decision in that regard, and providing an opportunity for them to provide an explanation of any objections they might have. Resolved, That the Committee write to the ERA requesting a copy of the Engenium data in the Authority's determination of costs relevant to CBH's access proposal. Resolved, That the Committee write to the PTA requesting what action they take to ensure that Clause 10 of the Project Agreement for Capital Works is being complied with. FLNG Inquiry 4.5 Minister for Mines and Petroleum's statement relating to Woodside's retention lease renewal-refer attached media article Noted.
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4.6 Potential meeting with Transfield (see Correspondence Item 3.1).
Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee secretariat advise Ms Bendy that members would be happy to meet with representatives of Transfield sometime following the tabling of the Committee's FRN Inquiry report.
5 General Business
Mr Jan Norberger, MLA, declared that, in his capacity as Member for Joondalup, he had met with Ms Bindi Gove and Mr Ian Mumford of BHP Petroleum on 23 September 2014 to discuss the domestic gas reservation policy.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 61
Tuesday 30 September 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Hon F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman)
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.30 at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 60 of 24 September 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Glen Clarke, Acting Auditor General, Letter (dated 26 September 2014) advising of two documents relating to the 2007 'surrender of grain lines' issue. 3.2 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 24 September 2014, providing information from Main Roads Western Australia requested in a hearing of 25 June 2014. Correspondence Out 3.3 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 24 September 2014) requesting information in relation to clause 10 of the 2010 Project Agreement for Capital Works.
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3.4 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 25 September 2014) requesting information in relation to the resleepering project surplus noted in the 2013-14 Annual Report on State Finances. 3.5 Mr Paul Larsen, CEO, Brookfield Rail, Letter (dated 24 September 2014) advising him of the Committee's intention to table completed and unredacted copies of all lease documents and variations. 3.6 Mr Dale Harris, CEO, Karara Mining Ltd, Letter (dated 24 September 2014) advising that the Committee has accepted his submission to the Inquiry as a closed submission. 3.7 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 25 September 2014) advising which documents the Committee intended to table with the FRN report. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.7 Noted.
4 Business 4.1 ERA determination: Committee letter as per Minutes of Meeting 60 not sent Noted.
4.2 Report deliberation and adoption The Committee deliberated and amended the report. The Committee decided that the secretariat will make the agreed changes and place the amended report and a list of amendments on docs online on Monday 6 October 2014. Members to advise agreement of changes via email.
4.3 Adoption of Submissions
Resolved, That supplementary information provided by Main Roads Western Australia (at Correspondence Item 3.2) be adopted as submission no. 41.
Resolved, That information provided by the PTA and the Department of Transport and determined by the Committee to be public evidence be adopted as submission no. 42.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 4 pm.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 62
Wednesday 15 October 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.32 am at Room 3, Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 61 of 30 September 2014 were confirmed.
3. Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 3 October 2014) responding to the Committee's advice concerning the publication of lease documents. 3.2 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 3 October 2014) responding to the Committee's advice concerning the publication of lease documents, and providing some of the further information requested. 3.3 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 9 October 2014) providing some of the further information requested.
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3.4 Ms Elizabeth Macknay, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills, Letter (dated 10 October 2014) to the Speaker raising issues of procedural fairness surrounding the Committee's decision to publish lease documentation. 3.5 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, copy of Letter to Herbert Smith Freehills (dated 14 October 2014) advising that the publication of evidence is a matter for Committee determination.
Correspondence Out 3.6 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, Letter (dated 2 October 2014) requesting clarification of a response to a question during the hearing of 17 September 2014. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.6 noted.
4. Business FRN Inquiry 4.1 Consideration of documents provided by the Department ofTransport and Brookfield Rail and requested as closed evidence Discussed. Resolved, That information, including footnotes, relating to all lines currently being used be redacted from Schedule 5 of the Project Agreement for Capital Works prior to tabling and that information relating to lines no longer in use be included in the tabled document. Resolved, That the executive summary and conclusion of the feasibility study for the Brookton to Kwinana line be tabled with the report. The balance of that document was accepted as closed evidence. Resolved, that the letters from the Department of Transport and Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd responding to the Committee's decision to publish certain documents be included in Appendix 9 to the report. 4.2 Adoption of report Discussed. Resolved, That the report titled The Management of Western Australian's Freight Rail Network be adopted as amended. Resolved, That the secretariat is authorised to make minor amendments to the report to correct typographical mistakes and errors of grammar. 4.3 Media release and media conference Resolved, That a media conference in relation to the freight rail management report be held at approximately 12 noon on Thursday 16 October 2014.
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5 General Business S.l Tabling of 2013-2014 Annual Report Discussed.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.40 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 63
Wednesday 22 October 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.35 at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 62 of 15 October 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
FLNG Safety Inquiry - Submissions received
3.1 Submission No. 10: Mr Bill Townsend, General Manager External Affairs and Joint Venture, INPEX Operations Australia Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 15 August 2014)
3.2 Submission No. 11: Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser-Western Region, APPEA, Email (dated 20 August 2014) 3.3 Submission No. 12: Mr Todd Creeger, President, ConocoPhillips Australia Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 15 August 2014). Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.3 Noted.
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Correspondence In 3.4 Mr Donald Yates, CEO, Columbus Group, Email (dated 16 October 2014) advising how the Tier 3 rail network would be retained in an operation status. 3.5 Dr Ray Masini, Manager, Marine Ecosystems Branch, Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, Email (dated 21 October 2014) advising that the EPA will not be making a submission to the FLNG safety inquiry. Correspondence items 3.4 and 3.5 Noted.
3 Business FLNG Inquiry 4.1 Meeting with Transfield-see email from Ms Sarah Bendy, Local Engagement Lead, Transfield Services Ltd (dated 16 September 2014) Discussed. () 4.2 Secretariat meeting with Department of Commerce-refer Briefing Paper No. 33 Discussed. Resolved, That:
• the secretariat contact the Department of Commerce to find out the date of the community forum in Broome;
• liaise with members in relation to availability to travel to Broome at the time of the Department of Commerce forum;
• the Chairman write to the Speaker seeking funding approval for available members and staff to undertake investigative travel to Broome in relation to opportunities arising from FLNG projects. 4.3 Site visit to GE and others Discussed.
4.4 Government response to the report Discussed.
FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.5 Adoption of submissions no. 1 to 12
Sub Submitter No.
1 Mr Luke Musgrave, Vice President LNG, Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Ltd (ExxonMobil) (dated 10 July 2014). 2 Mr Reece Waldock, Director General, Department of Transport, (dated 11 July 2014). 3 Captain Vic Justice, CEO, Kimberley Ports Authority, (dated 11 July 2014).
4 Mr Shane Daniel, Critical Risk, Resources Safety, Department of Mines and Petroleum, (dated July 2014).
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5 Ms Janet Hann, Project Development Manager, GDF Suez Bonaparte Pty Ltd, (dated 30 July 2014).
6 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, (dated 14 July 2014).
7 Ms Gail McGowan, Director General, Department of Planning, (dated 15 July 2014). 8 Mr Roger Martin, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Woodside Energy Ltd, (dated 8 August 2014).
9 Ms Lauren Gorton, Communications Advisor, Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd, (dated 8 August 2014).
10 Mr Bill Townsend, General Manager External Affairs and Joint Venture, INPEX Operations Australia Pty Ltd, (dated 15 August 2014) 11 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser-Western Region, APPEA, (dated 20 August 2014)
12 Mr Todd Creeger, President, ConocoPhillips Australia Pty Ltd, (dated 15 August (") 2014) "-,., .... -" Resolved, That submissions number 1 to 12 be accepted as submissions to the floating LNG safety Inquiry.
Resolved, That the secretariat is resolved to make inquiries and gather information as necessary to progress the FLNG safety Inquiry.
4.6 Hearing schedule-refer Briefing Paper No. 34
Discussed.
Resolved, That hearings be arranged on 7, 10, 12, 19 and 26 November with the following witnesses:
Woodside APPEA Department of Mines and Petroleum
Shell AWU Department of Transport
ExxonMobii MUA Kimberley Ports Authority
Inpex NOPSEMA Bureau of Meteorology
ConnocoPhillips Department of FESA Department of Planning (to be confirmed)
4.7 Reporting timeframe for FLNG opportunities and FLNG safety reports
Discussed.
Resolved, That the FLNG safety report be tabled in March 2015 and the FLNG opportunities report in June 2014.
4.8 Consideration of expert consultant assistance
Discussed. Decision deferred.
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5 General Business
5.1 Annual Report adoption
Resolved, That the Annual Report 2013-2014 be adopted as amended, and tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 23 October 2014.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.45 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 64
Friday 7 November 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA-from 12.25 pm
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 63 of 22 October 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Graeme Waters, General Manager, National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator, Email (dated 27 October 201) declining the invitation to make a submission. 3.2 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, Coordinator, Wheatbelt Railway Retention Alliance, Email (dated 28 October 2014) thanking the Committee for its work on the freight rail network report. 3.3 Mr Paddy Crumlin, National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia, Letter (dated 31 October 2014) providing a written submission in aid of the FLNG safety inquiry. (Sent via email from Mr Larry Hand, National Policy and Strategy Coordinator, Maritime Union of Australia, Email (dated 2 November 2014). 3.4 Mr Todd Creeger, President - Australia West, ConocoPhillips Australia Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 3 November 2011) advising that Mr Mark Leigh, Team Leader, Asset Integrity and Process Safety, will appear before the Committee for the FLNG Safety Inquiry hearing and that his
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evidence will likely be limited to his knowledge of present ConocoPhillips operations in Australia. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.4 Noted.
4 FLNG Safety Inquiry Business 4.1 Hearings Department of Mines and Petroleum Mr Richard Sellers, Director General of the Department of Mines and Petroleum; Mr Simon Ridge, Chief Dangerous Goods Officer Executive Director Resources Safety Division; and Mr Ross Stidolph, Director Dangerous Goods and Critical Risks Resources Safety Division. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. Woodside Energy ltd Mr Shaun Gregory, Senior Vice President Sustainability and Technology; Mr Brian Haggerty, Vice President Technology; and Mr Rory O'Connor, Senior Manager Health. ..-..... The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. t'.,J ) Maritime Union of Australia Mr Ian Bray, Assistant National Secretary The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. INPEX Operations Australia Mr Bill Townsend, General Manager External Affairs and Joint Venture; and Mr Nigel Wilson, Senior Industry Adviser The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer-Western Region; and Mr Andrew Woodhams, Director-Safety & Environment. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.2 Adoption of Submission No. 13
Resolved, That submission no. 13 from the Maritime Union of Australia {as per correspondence item 3.3} be adopted as a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry.
4.3 Publication of Evidence Discussed. Resolved, That submissions to the FLNG Safety Inquiry be published on the website once they have been adopted. Resolved, That draft hearing transcripts of FLNG Safety Inquiry hearings be published on the website once they have been received from Hansard. 4.4 Additional hearings and submissions Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee request a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry from WA Police and from the Department of Health.
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Resolved, That the Department of State Development be invited to attend a hearing toward the end of the Inquiry.
4.5 Briefing Papers for hearings
Meeting notes: Norway 2014
Meeting notes: the Netherlands 2014
Briefing paper: KOGAS Tongyeong LNG terminal 2014
Briefing paper: Shell Korea briefing 2014 Noted.
5 General Business Nil
6 Adjournment
The committee adjourned at 4.15 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 65
Monday 10 November 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Apologies Mr Jan Norberger, MLA
2 Correspondence 3.1 Ms Lisa Baker, MLA, Chair, Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Letter (dated 22 October 2014) advising of that Committee's review of the Commissioner's functions. Noted.
3 Business 3.1 FLNG Safety Inquiry Hearings ConocoPhillips Mr Mark Leigh, Team Leader, Asset Integrity and Process Safety The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. Australian Workers' Union Mr Stephen Price, WA Branch Secretary The witness, having been examined, then retired.
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ExxonMobii Mr Luke Musgrave, Vice President LNG
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4 General Business
Nil.
5 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 4.35 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES Meeting No. 66
Wednesday 12 November 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.15 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
() Minutes No. 64 of 7 November 2014 were confirmed.
Minutes No. 65 of 10 November 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Professor Bryant Stokes, Acting Director General, Department of Health, Letter (dated 10 November 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.2 Dr Karl O'Caliaghan, Commissioner of Police, Western Australian Police, Letter (dated 10 November 2014) requesting a submission to the FLNG Safety Inquiry. 3.3 Mr Chris Gunner, President and Country Chair, Shell Korea Limited, Letter (dated 10 November 2014) thanking Shell for the opportunity to visit the Prelude facility in Goeje. 3.4 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, Letter (dated 10 November 2014) thanking him for inviting the Committee to visit the Prelude facility in Goeje. 3.5 Mr Song-Bay Chung, General Manager, Tongyeong Terminal Division, KOGAS, Letter (dated 10 November 2014) thanking KOGAS for meeting with the Committee. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.5 Noted.
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4 Business
FLNG Safety Inquiry Business
4.1 Hearings
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)
Mr Stuart Smith, Chief Executive Officer; Mr Cameron Grebe, General Manager Environment; and Mr Gavin Guyan, General Manager Safety and Integrity.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
Shell Development (Australia) pty Ltd
Mr Damien Doherty, General Manager - Safety; Mr Gerry Dixon, Prelude Health and Safety; and Mr Ian Grosse, Commercial Manager- East Browse.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.2 General Inquiry Business
Resolved, That the Committee write to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority requesting information on the maritime laws that will apply to the Prelude FLNG facility.
Resolved, That the Committee write to Shell Development (Australia) pty Ltd requesting further information on the survivability of workers on the Prelude FLNG facility and on the ALARP risks associated with the Prelude FLNG facility, both in comparison to the Karratha installation.
Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr Greg Guppy of ACEPT requesting further information on the training of operators for the Prelude FlNG facility.
FRN Inquiry Business
4.3 letter to the Speaker in relation to difficulties in obtaining information from the PTA
Discussed. Decision deferred until next meeting.
5 General Business
Nil.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 67
Wednesday 19 November 2014
Present: Mr I.C Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr P.C Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.20 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 66 of 12 November were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Western Australia, Letter (dated 10 November 2014) providing the status of current audits relating to the Committee's terms of reference. Correspondence Out
3.2 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 13 November 2014) requesting further information following the hearing of7 November 2014.
3.3 Ms Laura Kjellgren, Government Affairs Advisor, Woodside Energy Ltd, letter (dated 13 November 2014) requesting further information following the hearing of 7 November 2014.
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3.4 Mr William Townsend, General Manager, External Affairs and Joint Venture, INPEX, Letter (dated 14 November 2014) requesting further information following the hearing of 7 November 2014.
3.5 Mr Graham Peachey, Chief Executive Officer, AMSA, Letter (dated 14 November 2014) requesting information in relation to maritime legislation and FLNG facilities. 3.6 Mr Stedman Ellis, APPEA, Letter (dated 14 November 2014) requesting further information following the hearing of 7 November 2014. 3.7 Mr Stuart Smith, Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 17 November 2014) requesting further information following the hearing of 10 November 2014. 3.8 Mr Greg Guppy, Director Applied Engineering and ACEPT, Challenger TAFE, Letter (dated 17 November 2014) requesting information in relation to FLNG core skills training. 3.9 Mr Tod Creeger, President, ConocoPhillips, Letter (dated 17 November 2014) requesting further information following the hearing of 10 November 2014. 3.10 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, Letter (dated 17 November 2014) requesting further information following the hearing of 12 November 2014. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.10 Noted.
4 Business
FRN Inquiry Business
4.1 Letter to Speaker in relation to difficulties in obtaining information from the PTA.
Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker as Chairman of the Procedure and Privileges Committee requesting that that Committee examine the Department of Transport and the Public Transport Authority's approach to providing information to the Committee during the freight rail management inquiry. FLNG Safety Inquiry Business
4.2 Hearings
Department of Fire and Emergency Services
Deputy Commissioner Lloyd Bailey, Operations Command; Assistant Commissioner Gary Gifford, Operations Capability; District Officer Peter Jones, Urban Capability; and Mr Jeffrey Davis, Principle Scientific Officer
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
Department of Transport
Mr Ray Buchholz, General Manager, Marine Safety; and Capt Steve Wenban, Harbour Master, Marine Safety
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
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5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 68
Wednesday 26 November 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.20 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 67 of 19 November 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 26 November 2014) providing information as requested. 3.2 Mr Patrick Kwok-keung Vee, Assistant Divisional Officer, Office of the Licensing Authority, Home Affairs Department, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Email (dated 24 November 2014) requesting information in relation to fire safety requirements for caravan parks. Correspondence Out 3.3 Han Michael Sullivan, Speaker, Chairman, Procedure and Privileges Committee, Legislative Assembly, Western Australia, Letter (dated 19 November 2014) requesting the Procedure
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and Privileges Committee examine the Department of Transport and the Public Transport Authority's approach to providing information to the Committee during the freight rail management inquiry. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.3 Noted.
4 Business FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.1 Hearings Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Mr Steve McCartney, W A Secretary; and Mr Glenn McLaren, State Organiser The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
Bureau of Meteorology Mr Russell Stringer - Acting Regional Director Western Australia; Mr Andrew Burton - Regional Forecasting Centre Operations Manager; Mrs Caroline Crow - Client Relations Manager, Commercial Weather Services; and Mr Bradley Santos - Acting Severe Weather Services Manager The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.2 Adoption of Submission Resolved, That letter from the Department of Mines and Petroleum (as per correspondence item 3.1) be adopted as submission no. 14 to the FLNG safety inquiry. 4.3 Report outline Discussed.
5 General Business 5.1 Correspondence item 3.2, letter from Mr Patrick Kwok-keung Yee, Assistant Divisional Officer, Office of the Licensing Authority, Home Affairs Department. Resolved, that the Committee provide Mr Yee's email to the appropriate government agency, asking them to respond directly to Mr Yee and to provide a copy of their response to the Committee.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 69 Thursday 27 November 2014
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.5. Love, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.05 pm at Room 1-49, Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Correspondence In 3.1 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 20 November 2014) acknowledging receipt of the Committee's letter to him as Chairman of the Procedure and Privileges Committee. 3.2 Ms Jane Fuchsbichler, WA Railway Retention Alliance, Email (dated 27 November 2014) requesting a copy of the Freight Rail Network Inquiry report and asking for information on the lease agreement
Correspondence items 3.1 and 3.2 Noted.
3 Business FLNG Safety Inquiry 3.1 Hearing Captain Vic Justice, Chief Executive Officer, Kimberley Ports Authority The witness, having been examined, then retired.
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4 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 1.55 pm.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 70
Wednesday 18 February 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 68 of 26 November 2014 and Minutes No. 69 of 27 November 2014 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in
3.1 Ms Margaret Quirk, Chair, Community Development and Justice Standing Committee, Letter (dated 27 November 2014) advising of that Committee's new Inquiry. 3.2 Ms Jennifer Mathews, Director General, Department of Local Government and Communities, Letter (dated 17 December 2014) addressed to Mr Patrick Vee, Government of Hong Kong SAR, referring him to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. 3.3 Mr Paul Larsen, Chief Executive Officer, Brookfield Rail Pty Ltd, Letter (dated 5 January 2015) criticising aspects of the Committee's report into the management of Western Australia's freight rail network.
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3.4 Han Michael Mischin, MLC, Minister for Commerce, Letter (dated 15 January 2015) inviting the Chairman of the Committee to the Oil and Gas 2015 Conference and Exhibition, 11 March 2015. 3.5 Mr Raymond Buchholz, General Manager, Marine Safety, Department of Transport, Email (dated 28 November 2014) providing a response to the Committee's hearing question in relation to the Department's involvement with project safety cases. 3.6 Mr Stuart Smith, Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 25 November 2014) advising that further information requested at their hearing will be provided shortly. 3.7 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 17 December 2014) advising of the Speaker's approval of funding for investigative travel to Darwin and Broome. FLNG Submissions Received 3.8 Sub No. 14: Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 26 November 2014) providing further information as requested. 3.9 Sub No. 15: Mr Roger Martin, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Woodside Energy Ltd, Letter (dated 1 December 2014) providing further information as requested. 3.10 Sub No. 16: Hon Ken Baston MlC, A/Minister for Emergency Services, Letter (dated 27 November 2014) providing information as requested. 3.11 Sub No. 17: Mr Craig Donaldson APM, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Traffic and Emergency Response, letter (dated 5 December 2014) providing information as requested and advising WA Police need further information to allow them to assist the Committee. 3.12 Sub No. 18: Mr Greg Guppy, Challenger Institute of Technology, letter (undated letter received 8 December 2014) providing information as requested. 3.13 Sub No. 19: Mr Michael Marren, External Relations Advisor, ConcocoPhillips Pty Ltd, Email. (dated 9 December 2014) providing further information as requested. 3.14 Sub No. 20: Mr Stuart Smith, Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, letter (dated 9 November 2014) providing further information as requested. 3.15 Sub No. 21: Mr Brad Groves, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Letter (dated 5 December 2014) providing information as requested. 3.16 Sub No. 22: Mr Mike Bergin, Regional Director (Western Australia), Bureau of Meteorology, letter (dated 11 December 2014) providing information to clarify their hearing evidence. 3.17 Sub No. 23: Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer, Western Region, letter (dated 15 December 2014) providing further information as requested. 3.18 Sub No. 24: Professor Bryant Stokes, A/Director General, Department of Health, letter (dated 16 December 2014) providing a submission as requested. 3.19 Sub No. 25: Mr Damian Doherty, General Manager HSSE & SP, Shell Australia Pty ltd, Letter (dated 17 December 2014) providing further information as requested. 3.20 Sub No. 26: Mr N Anticich APM, Assistant Commissioner, Traffic and Emergency Services, letter (dated 2 February 2015) providing further information as requested.
Correspondence Out 3.21 Ms Jennifer Mathews, Director General, Department of local Government and Communities, letter (dated 27 November 2014) requesting the Department assist the Home Affairs Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR, in relation to caravan park regulations.
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3.22 Senator Glenn Searle, Chair, Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee, letter (dated 8 December 2014) providing a copy of this Committee's report on the management of Western Australia's freight rail network. 3.23 Mr Andrew Smith, Country Chair, Shell in Australia, letter (dated 8 December 2014) requesting further information on the emergency response capacity of Prelude. 3.24 Mr Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the legislative Assembly, letter (dated 8 December 2014) requesting funding for investigative travel to Darwin and Broome in March 2015. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.24 were noted.
4 Business FlNG Economic Impact (Opportunities) Inquiry 4.1 Possible site visit to Fastwave, Subiaco 4.2 Meeting with Transfield (carried overfrom last year) 4.3 Site visit to GE in landakot 4.4 Site visit to BP Oil Refinery Kwinana 4.5 Site visit to ERGT Items 4.1 to 4.5 discussed. Secretariat to arrange visits as discussed-refer table below.
Item No. Company Timing Venue 4.1 Fastwave A sitting Wednesday in May Subiaco 4.2 Transfield A sitting Wednesday in May Committee Office 4.3 GE Non sitting week in April landakot 4.4 BP Oil Refinery Non sitting week in April Kwinana 4.5 ERGT Non sitting week in April landakot
FlNG Safety Inquiry 4.4 Adoption of submissions 14 to 26 (as per correspondence items 3.8 to 3.20). Resolved, That Correspondence Items 3.8 to 3.18 and 3.20 be adopted as submissions No. 14 to 24 and No. 26, respectively, to the FlNG Safety Inquiry. Resolved, That Correspondence Item 3.19 from Shell Australia Pty ltd be adopted as follows: Pages 1 to 8 adopted as a public submission; and The document adopted as a closed submission. Resolved, That the Committee write to Shell Australia Pty ltd advising them that their submission dated 17 December 2014 was adopted, with pages 1 to 8 being a public submission and the attached being a closed submission.
4.5 Report progress and tabling schedule Discussed. Resolved, That the report on its Inquiry into safety-related matters concerning FlNG projects in Australian waters off the Western Australian coast now be tabled on 23 April 2015.
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Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker advising that the tabling of the FLNG safety-related matters report has been deferred until 23 April 2015. 4.6 Site visit to AMOSC on 25 February 2015 Discussed. 4.7 Travel to Darwin and Broome Discussed.
FRN Inquiry
4.8 Government response to the FRN Inquiry report
Discussed.
5 General Business 5.1 Australasian Oil and Gas Conference, 11 March 2015 Discussed. 5.2 Committee work program for 2015 Discussed.
6 Other Business Nil.
7 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.40 am. "4Jr= ... MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 71 Wednesday 25 February 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr R.S. Love, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9 am at, AMOSC Office, Hamilton Hill, WA.
2 Minutes Confirmation of Minutes 70 deferred.
3 Correspondence
Nil.
4 Business
4.1 Site visit and briefing with AMOSC
The Committee were briefed by Mr Nick Quinn, General Manager; Mr Phillip Starkins, Mr Dale Jolly and Mr Nathan Young of the Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC).
5 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11 am. /apv~~ MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 72 Thursday 12 March 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1:00 pm at Room 1-49, Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 FLNG Safety Inquiry Business 2.1 Ratify out of session resolution to hold hearing
Resolved, that out of session resolution to hold a hearing with representatives of the Department of State Development is ratified.
2.2 FLNG Safety Inquiry Hearing with Department of State Development
Witnesses: Mr Stephen Wood, Director General; Ms Nicky Cusworth, Deputy Director General, Strategic Policy; and Ms Jenness Gardner, Executive Director, Browse.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 1.55 pm.
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 73
Wednesday 18 March 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Nil.
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10:08 am at Room 3, Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 70 of 18 February, Minutes No. 71 of 25 February 2015 and Minutes No. 72 of 12 March 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
Correspondence In FRN Inquiry 3.1 Mr Jeremy Threlfall, Assistant Director Rail, Economic Regulation Authority, Email (dated 3 March 201S) seeking to publish the Committee's letter of 26 February 2015. 3.2 Mr Shane Love, MLA, Email (dated 19 February 201S) providing a copy of a presentation made by the Public Transport Authority to members of parliament in relation to the history ofthe freight rail network. FLNG Safety Inquiry
3.3 Mr John Dagostino, Government Relations Advisor, Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd, Email (dated 4 March 2015) providing further information as requested.
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FLNG Inquiry (Opportunities report) 3.4 Mr Stuart McLagan, Communications Manager, GE Oil & Gas, Email (dated 11 March 2015) confirming the Committee's visit on 28 April 2015 and providing a visit schedule. 3.5 Ms Mary Maddever, Client Liaison and Services Supervisor, ERGT Australia, Email (dated 17 March 2015) confirming the Committee's visit on 28 April 2015 and providing a visit schedule. Correspondence Out FRN Inquiry 3.6 Mr Jeremy Threlfall, Assistant Director Rail, Economic Regulation Authority, Letter (dated 26 February 2015) providing a copy of the Committee's FRN Inquiry report and asking the ERA's to take the Committee's findings recommendations into consideration in the review of the Railways (Access) Code 2000. 3.7 Mr Jeremy Threlfall, Assistant Director Rail, Economic Regulation Authority, Email (dated 4 March 2015) advising that the Committee's letter cannot be considered as a submission to the review of the Railways (Access) Code 2000. FLNG Safety Inquiry 3.8 Mr Damian Doherty, General Manager HSSE & SP, Letter (dated 18 February 2015) advising that Shell' has been accepted as a closed submission. 3.9 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 26 February 2015) requesting attendance at a hearing. 3.10 Mr Paul Ryan, Upstream Communications Manager, Shell Australia, Letter (dated 12 March 2015) thanking Shell for hosting the Committee site visits in Darwin and Broome. Note: Similar letters were sent to other organisations visited between 3 and 7 March 2015 (as per list attached to this letter). FLNG Inquiry (Opportunities report) 3.11 Mr David Stuart, Director-Government Affairs, BP Australia, Kwinana Refinery, Letter (dated 11 March 2015) confirming arrangements for Committee visit of 28 April. 3.12 Mr Shane Addis, Managing Director, ERGT Australia, Letter (dated 11 March 2015) confirming arrangements for Committee visit of 28 April. 3.13 Ms Mary Hackett, Regional Director, Australia, NZ and PNG, GE Oil & Gas, Letter (dated 11 March 2015) confirming arrangements for Committee visit of 28 April. General Correspondence 3.14 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General Western Australia, Letter (dated 13 March 2015) providing an update on five performance audits in progress that may be relevant to the Committee's portfolio areas.
Correspondence Items 3.1 and 3.14 were noted.
4 Business FRN Inquiry 4.1 Economic Regulation Authority's review ofthe Railways (Access) Code 2000
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Resolved, That the out of session resolution to write to the Economic Regulation Authority drawing its attention to the Committee's findings and recommendations, and asking it to consider these in the review of the Railways (Access) Code 2000 is ratified. Resolved, That the Economic Regulation Authority is authorised to publish the Committee's letter of 26 February 2015, but is not authorised to treat this as a submission to the review of the Railways (Access) Code 2000. 4.2 Presentation made by the Public Transport Authority to members of parliament in relation to the history of the freight rail network (refer Correspondence Item 3.2). Discussed. Secretariat to review presentation and to seek information from the Procedures and Privileges Committee in relation to its letter of 19 November 2014 in relation to the provision of information by the PTA/Department of Transport.
FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.3 Adoption of Submissions Resolved, That Correspondence Item 3.3 from Shell be adopted as Submission No. 27 to the FLNG Safety Inquiry Resolved, That the Z Card provided by Woodside at a hearing of 7 November 2015 be adopted as part of Submission No. 15. 4.4 Report deliberation Discussed. Chapters 1 to 4 reviewed. Secretariat to gather information on the Atwood Osprey drilling rig incident of 12 March 2015 and prepare material for inclusion in the report.
FLNG Inquiry (Opportunities Report) 4.5 Site visits for 28 April 2015 9:30 BP Refinery 1:30 pm GE Oil & Gas 3:45 pm ERGT Australia Discussed.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.5 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 74
Wednesday 25 March 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 73 of 18 March 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Phil Turtle, Letter (dated 16 March 2015) asking the committee to inquire into the iron ore industry in Western Australia.
3.2 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, letter (dated 19 March 2015) advising that the Procedure and Privileges Committee will not investigate the EISC's concerns in relation to obtaining information from the PTA and the Department ofTransport for the FRN Inquiry. 3.3 Mr Sean Mulhall, Commercial manager, Kimberley Ports Authority, Email (Dated 24 March 2015) providing information on land adjacent to the Broome Port. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.3 were noted. Items 3.1 and 3.2 considered at Items 4 and 5 below. Consideration of item 3.3 deferred until 6 May 2015.
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4 Business
FRN Inquiry 4.1 Provision of information by PTA and the Department of Transport Discussed.
FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.2 Barrow Island and Cyclone Osprey incident investigations (Refer Briefing Paper No. 38) Discussed. 4.3 Report deliberation Discussed. Chapters 5 to 10 reviewed. 4.4 Potential hearing with NOPSEMA Discussed. Resolved, That representatives of NOPSEMA be invited to attend a hearing on 7 April 2015.
5 General Business 5.1 Consideration of Mr Turtle's request (Correspondence Item 3.1) Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr Turtle thanking him for his letter, adviSing that the Committee's current work programme does not allow it to undertake his suggested inquiry and that the Committee will including consideration of his correspondence when determining its next inquiry.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.45 am
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 75
Tuesday 7 April 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.33 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 74 of 25 March 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Bruce Wittber, Executive Officer, Central Country Zone, Letter (dated 26 March 2015) expressing the Zone's appreciation for the Committee's Freight Rail Network inquiry. 3.2 Mr Michael Andrew, Licensing Manager, Australian Hydrographic Service, Royal Australian Navy, Emails (dated 30 March 2015) providing information on the hydrographic survey of the Lombadina/Cape Leveque area. Correspondence Out. 3.3 Mr Phil Turtle, Letter (dated 26 March) thanking him for his letter in relation to a potential inquiry into iron ore pricing and impacts on the WA economy.
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3.4 Mr Stuart Smith, Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 26 March 2015) requesting representatives of NOPSEMA attend a hearing on 7 April 2015.
Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.4 were noted.
4 Business 4.1 9.45 am Hearing with NOPSEMA
Resolved, That the Chairman is authorised to declare the hearing with NOPSEMA closed when required.
Witnesses: Mr Gavin Guyan, General Manager, Safety and Integrity; Mr Matthew Smith, Acting Head of Division, Environment; and Mr Jeremy Dunster, Manager, Assessment and Inspection, Vessel Facilities.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.2 Adoption of FLNG safety report Chapter 11 reviewed.
Chairman's Foreword noted.
Amended Chapters 1 to 10 reviewed. Formal adoption to take place on 21 April 2015.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 1.45 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 76
Tuesday 21 April 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.10 pm at Room 1-49, Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Correspondence 2.1 Mr Jamie Storrie, Manager, Marine Environment Pollution Response, Marine Environment Division, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Emails (dated 9 April 2015) advising that AMSA had directed the Committee's request for information on the emergency response command arrangements to the Department of Industry. 2.2 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser-Western Region, APPEA, Email (dated 14 April 2015) providing the Association's view on the emergency response command arrangements. 2.3 Mr Gavin Guyan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 14 April 2015) providing information requested at the hearing of 7 April 2015. 2.4 Mr Gavin Guyan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 15 April 2015) clarifying the Authority's power to direct in an emergency situation. 2.5 Ms Francesca Astolfi, Manager, Environment, Safety and Security, Offshore Resources Branch, Resources Division, Department of Industry and Science, Email (dated 14 April 2015) providing information on FLNG emergency response arrangements
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2.6 Mr Bruce Wilson, Head of Division, Resources, Department of Industry and Science, Letter (dated 16 April 2015) providing information in relation to emergency response command arrangements. 2.7 Mr Damien Tregear, Assistant Manager, Environment, Safety and Security, Offshore Resources Branch, Resources Division, Department of Industry and Science, Email (dated 17 April 2015) providing information on FLNG emergency response arrangements. 2.8 Education and Health Standing Committee, Email (dated 21 April 2015) providing a copy of a letter received from WorkSafe in relation to Barrow Island. Correspondence items No. 2.1 to 2.8 Noted.
3 Business FLNG Safety Inquiry 3.1 Adoption of Department of Industry and Science letter (Correspondence Item 3.6) as a submission No. 28 to the Inquiry. Resolved, That the letter from the Department of Industry and Science (Correspondence Item 3.6) be accepted as Submission No. 28 to the Inquiry. 3.2 Adoption of FLNG Safety report
Resolved, That the report titled FLNG Safety Matters be adopted as amended.
Resolved, That the report titled FLNG Safety Matters be tabled on Thursday 7 May 2015. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker to advise that the report titled FLNG Safety Matters will now be tabled on Thursday 7 May 2015.
4 General Business Nil.
5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 1.59 pm.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 77
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Present: Mr I.C. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.18 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 75 of 7 April 2015 were confirmed. Minutes No. 76 of 21 April 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Ms Helen Westcott, Executive Officer, Great Eastern Country Zone, Letter (dated 15 April 2015) expressing appreciation for the Committee's FRN report. 3.2 Ms Lucy Roberts, A/Principal Research Officer, Education and Health Standing Committee, Email (dated 21 April 2015) providing a copy of a letter from WorkSafe to that Committee in relation to the agency's jurisdiction on Barrow Island.
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Correspondence Out 3.3 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 21 April 2015) advising of the deferral of the FLNG safety report until 7 May 2015. Correspondence Items 3.1 and 3.2 were noted.
4 Business FLNG Economic Impact Inquiry 4.1 FLNG Opportunities report Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee undertakes an Inquiry into how the state's experience in the resources industry might be leveraged to develop a diversified economy for Western Australia. Resolved, That the Committee secretariat develop draft terms of reference to the Inquiry into the development of a diversified Western Australian economy. () Resolved, That the Committee secretariat is authorised to make enquiries as necessary to progress the Inquiry into the development of a diversified Western Australian economy. The Committee decided that following the Inquiry into the development of a diversified Western Australian economy it would develop terms of reference for an inquiry into the development of a medical technology industry in WA.
FLNG Safety Inquiry 4.2 Publication of NOPSEMA letters (noted in meeting 76) Resolved, That the letter received from NOPSEMA, as listed below, be published on the Committee's website with the transcript of the NOPSEMA hearing of 7 April 2015.
• Mr Gavin Guyan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 14 April 2015) providing information requested at the hearing of 7 April 2015.
• Mr Gavin Guyan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, NOPSEMA, Letter (dated 15 April 2015) clarifying the Authority's power to direct in an emergency situation.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Economics and Industry Standing Committee
MINUTES
Meeting No. 78
Wednesday 6 May 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.12 am at Room 5, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 77 of 22 April 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Dr Martin Drum, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Notre Dame, Email (dated 28 April 2015) asking the Chairman to complete a survey on public input into committee work. 3.2 Dr G Jacobs, MLA, Chair, Education and Health Standing Committee, Letter (dated 23 April 2015) advising ofthat Committee's new inquiry. Correspondence Out 3.3 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 28 April 2015) requesting funding for three members and one staff to attend the In the Zone 2015 forum. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.3 were noted. 20150506 Else Minutes Meeting 78 for 6 April 2015 lof2 Economics and Industry Standing Committee
4 General Business FLNG Economic Impact Inquiry 4.1 Proposed letter to those organisations the Committee met in Broome in March 2015 to advise them ofthe Committee's new inquiry Resolved, That the Committee write to those organisations members met with in Broome in March 2015 and advise them of the committee's decision to broaden the FLNG opportunities report into a new inquiry. 4.2 Consideration of information from Kimberley Port Authority in relation to land at Broome Port (deferred from Meeting 74 of 25 March 2015) Discussed.
RIDE Inquiry (Resources Industry Diversified Economy) 4.3 26 May 2015 site visits-Refer attached schedule Noted. 4.4 Ratify email resolution to attend the In the Zone 2015 forum and to request funding from the Speaker for 3 members and 1 staff to attend the In the Zone 2015 forum. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker to request funding for three members and one staff member to attend the In the Zone 2015 forum. 4.5 Development of Inquiry terms of reference-Refer attached Briefing Paper No. 42 Discussed. Resolved, That a site visit to Hofmann Engineering, Bayswater, be arranged for Wednesday 13 May 2015. Resolved, That briefings be arranged with the following people for Wednesday 20 May 2015:
• Ms Elena Douglas, Knowledge Society Pty Ltd; • Professor Peter Klinker, Chief Scientist, Western Australia; and • Mr John O'Hare, Australian Marine Complex.
5 Other Business 5.1 Energy White Paper Noted.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am.
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Meeting No. 79
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr R.S. Love, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.15 am at 3 Alice Street, Bassendean.
2 Business
2.1 Briefing with Mr Erich Hofmann, Managing Director, and Mr Jarrod Hofmann, HPGR and Crushing Product Manager, Hofmann Engineering The Committee received a briefing from Mr Erich Hofmann and Mr Jarrod Hofmann, and undertook a tour of the engineering facilities.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.45 am.
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 80
20 May 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.05 am at Room 3, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Welcome Mr Waldron, MLA The Chairman welcomed the appointment of Mr Terry Waldron, MLA, as a new member of the Committee. The Chairman and Committee Members also acknowledged the contribution of Mr Waldron's predecessor, Mr Shane love, MLA.
3 Minutes 3.1 Minutes No. 78 of 6 May 2015 were confirmed. 3.2 Minutes No. 79 of 13 May 2015 were confirmed.
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4 Correspondence
Correspondence In 4.1 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser- Western Region, Email (dated 14 May 2015) inviting the Chairman to give a presentation on the Committee's FLNG safety report at the APPEA HSE Conference in September 2015. 4.2 Email (dated 14 May 2015) requesting a meeting with the Chairman to discuss the possibility of an inquiry into •••••••••••••• 4.3 Dr Martin Drum, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Notre Dame, Email (dated 28 April 2015) asking the Chairman to complete a survey on public input into committee work. 4.4 Ms Kirsten Robinson, Deputy Clerk, Legislative Assembly, Email (dated 6 May 2015) advising the Speaker is happy for the Committee to respond to Dr Martin Drum's survey.
Correspondence Out 4.5 Mr Brian Bradley, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 11 May 2015), requesting Mr John O'Hare brief the Committee on 20 May 2015. 4.6 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 13 May 2015) advising that the intended FLNG opportunities report will not be tabled and that the issue will be incorporated into new terms of reference. 4.7 Mr Erich Hofmann, Managing Director, Hofmann Engineering, Letter (dated 14 May 2015) thanking him for meeting with the Committee and providing a tour of Hofmann Engineering's Bassendea n facilities. Correspondence items 4.1 to 4.7 were noted.
5 Business
FLNG Safety Inquiry 5.1 Chairman's presentation at the APPEA Conference (refer Correspondence item 4.1).
Resolved, That the Chairman is authorised to accept APPEA's invitation to present the Committee's FLNG safety report at the APPEA HSE Conference in September 2015. RIDE Inquiry
5.2 Briefing papers. No. 43: Notes from the In the Zone 2015 forum. No. 45: Notes from the Hofmann Engineering site visit.
No. 46: Notes from the meeting with Ms Elena Douglas of the Knowledge Society. No. 47: Background information on Professor Peter Klinken.
Briefing papers 43, 45, 46 and 47 were noted. 5.3 Briefings 9.15 am: Department of Commerce: Mr John O'Hare, General Manager, Marine and Defence, Oil and Gas, Australian Marine Complex; and Mr Stephen Grocott, Consultant
Having briefed the Committee, the witnesses then retired.
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10.15 am: Professor Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Having briefed the Committee, the witness then retired.
11.00 am: Mr Charlie Thorn, Director, Research & Development, Curtin University
Having briefed the Committee, the witness then retired.
6 General Business
6.1 Consideration of request for meeting from (Refer to Correspondence item 4.2).
Discussed.
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6.2 Consideration of proposed survey on pUblic input into committee work (Refer to Correspondence item 4.4).
Discussed.
Resolved, That the Secretariat will circulate the survey to members and, in consultation with the Chairman, collate the responses into a Committee response. The collated survey response will be circulated to members prior to submission to Dr Drum.
7 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 81
26 May 2015
Present: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman)
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 8.45 am at 7 Compass Road, Jandakot.
2 Business
2.1 Briefing with Mr Shane Addis, Managing Director, and Mr Ryan Cotterell, Senior Trainer, ERGT Australia.
At 8.45 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Shane Addis and Mr Ryan Cotterell, and undertook a tour of the ERGT Australian Jandakot training centre. The tour concluded at 10.00 am.
2.2 Briefing with Mr Stuart McLagan, Communications Manager, GE Oil & Gas.
At 10.15 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Stuart McLagan and undertook a tour of the GE Oil & Gas Jandakot technology and learning complex. The tour concluded at 12.00 pm.
2.3 Briefing with Mr Des Gillen, Managing Director, Kwinana Refinery, and Mr Peter Metcalfe, Director External Affairs - Upstream, BP Australia.
At 2.00 pm the Committee received a briefing from Mr Des Gillen and Mr Peter Metcalfe, and undertook a tour of the BP Australia Kwinana Refinery. The tour concluded at 4.00 pm.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 4.00 pm.
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Meeting No. 82
17 June 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MlA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.00 am at Room 3, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 80 of 20 May 2015 were confirmed. 2.2 Minutes No. 81 of 26 May 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr S.K. l'Estrange, MLA, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, letter (dated 21 May 2015) advising of that Committee's inquiry into 'the procurement and contract management framework applicable to the delivery of Information and Communications Technology (lCT) projects across the public sector'. 3.2 Professor Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Email (dated 25 May 2015) attaching a summary of his trip to Europe and Canada in 2014, as well as summaries of documents concerning the topic of innovation generally.
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3.3 letter (dated 2 June 2015) noting
3.4 Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Growth Centre, Email (dated 10 June 2015) inviting the Committee to a discussion on the establishment of the Growth Centre. Correspondence Out 3.5 Mr Shane Addis, Managing Director, ERGT Australia, letter (dated 29 May 2015) thanking him for meeting with the Committee and providing a tour of ERGT Australia's Jandakot Training Centre. 3.6 Ms Mary Hackett, Regional Director for Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, GE Oil & Gas, letter (dated 29 May 2015) thanking Mr Stuart Mclagan, Communications Manager, for meeting with the Committee and providing a tour of the GE Oil & Gas Jandakot Technology and learning Complex. 3.7 Mr Peter Metcalfe, Director External Affairs - Upstream, BP Australia, letter (dated 29 May 2015) thanking him for meeting with the Committee and providing a tour of BP Australia Kwinana Refinery. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.7 were noted.
4 Business 4.1 Briefing papers (for noting) No. 48: Free Trade Agreements and local content policies No. 49: Notes from background briefings for RIDE Inquiry terms of reference No. 50: The Industry Growth Centres Initiative No. 51: Meeting with representatives of ••••••••• Briefing papers 48,49, 50 and 51 were noted. 4.2 Development of inquiry terms of reference, including timing. Discussed. Committee Members agreed to each email a brief outline of preferred Terms of Reference for the inquiry to the Secretariat by Friday 19 June 2015.
5 General Business 5.1 Briefing by ••••••••• Mr Jan Norberger, MLA, declared he had recently met with representatives of ••••
10.20 am:
Having briefed the Committee, the witnesses then retired. Discussed.
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Resolved, That the Committee's current programme of work will not allow it to undertake a further inquiry.
5.2 Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) event: Australia's agricultural competitiveness (Tuesday 21 July 2015, 11.30am-2.00pm). Noted.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
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Meeting No. 83
Wednesday 24 June 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 82 of 17 June 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
3.1 Mr Bob Maumill, Email (dated 18 June 2015) requesting that the Committee initiate an inquiry into the consequences of selling the WA TAB, attaching news articles concerning the sale of similar entities in other states.
3.2 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 18 June 2015) providing an update on the progress of current and completed audits undertaken by his office.
3.3 Email (dated 24 June 2015) requesting the opportunity to meet with and brief the Committee on •••••
Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.3 were noted. Items 3.1 and 3.2 were considered further at Business items 4.3 and 4.4 respectively.
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4 Business 4.1 Draft Terms of Reference for new inquiry into Technological and Service Innovation in WA Discussed and amended. Resolved, That the Committee will conduct an inquiry in the following terms: The Committee will inquire into and report on how technological and service innovation can be encouraged to expand and diversify the Western Australian economy. The Committee will focus on the following sectors of the Western Australian economy: agriculture and food; mining and energy; and advanced manufacturing. In particular, the Committee will consider:
• what drives innovation; • collaboration between government, universities and business;
• how research can lead to the development of new products, services and jobs; • the challenges associated with financing and commercialising new technologies, products and services; and
• models of development by which technological and service innovation could be encouraged in Western Australia. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to advise of the Committee's inquiry and the Committee's intention to report the outcome of the inquiry by 30 June 2016. Resolved, That the Committee issue a media release to advise of the inquiry. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to request funding to advertise the inquiry in The West Australian, WA Business News, and Farm Weekly, with a 28 August 2015 deadline for submissions. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Professor Peter Klinken, seeking his advice regarding other relevant departments, agencies, corporations and persons from whom the Committee might also invite submissions. Resolved, That the Committee Chairman write to relevant departments, agencies, corporations and persons inviting submissions in aid ofthe inquiry. Resolved, That the Committee Secretariat is authorised to make inquiries as appropriate to progress the conduct of the inquiry.
4.2 Meeting at the Department of Agriculture and Food on Friday 26 June 2015 regarding the Department's future. Resolved, That the Committee Chairman and Deputy Chairman are authorised to attend the meeting.
4.3 Request for TAB Inquiry-Refer Correspondence item 3.1. Resolved, That the Committee write to Mr Maumill to thank him for his letter, to advise that the Committee's current work programme does not allow it to undertake his suggested inquiry, and to advise that his concerns would be better directed to the Minister and the Premier as any decision regarding the WA TAB will be a matter for Cabinet.
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4.4 Request for meeting ••••••tcorrespondence item 3.3. Resolved, That the Committee Chairman is authorised to meet with representatives of ••••as requested, and with representatives of ••••••••
5 General Business 5.1 Annual report 2014-2015. Discussed.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.20 am. /~'16~ MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 84
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.00 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 83 of 24 June 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Department of Industry and Science, Email (dated 7 July 2015) invitation to attend the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Industry Growth Centre consultation session on 21 July 2015. 3.2 Ms Angela Woolcock, Senior Executive Assistant, Email (dated 29 July 2015) advising that Atlas Iron had declined to make a submission to the innovation Inquiry. 3.3 Mr Michael Carmody, Email (dated 2 July 2015) querying two elements of the Tier 3 freight rail access regime.
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3.4 Mr Michael Dickson, Manager-Strategic Projects, Industry and Innovation Division, Department of Commerce, Email (dated 6 July 2015) offering research and data in support of the innovation Inquiry. 3.5 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 8 July 2015) authorising the Committee's requested advertising expenditure for the innovation Inquiry. 3.6 Professor Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Email (dated 29 June 2015) advising the Committee of additional entitles from whom the Committee might usefully seek to invite submissions in aid of the innovation Inquiry.
Correspondence out 3.7 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 24 June 2015) advising that the Committee has resolved to undertake an Inquiry into technological and service innovation in Western Australia. (---'j 3.8 Professor Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Letter (dated 24 June \ .. .. J 2015) advising that the Committee has resolved to undertake an Inquiry into technological and service innovation in Western Australia, providing a list of entities from whom the Committee will invite submissions, and requesting advice as to whether any other relevant entities might be added to that list. 3.9 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 24 June 2015) requesting funding to advertise a call for submissions in aid of the Inquiry in The West Australian, Farm Weekly, and WA Business News. 3.10 Mr Bob Maumill, Letter (dated 25 June 2015) advising that the Committee's work program does not allow it to undertake his suggested inquiry into the consequences of selling the Western Australian TAB. 3.11 Letters (dated 26, 29 and 30 June, and 14 July 2015) inviting submissions to the innovation Inquiry, with a list of those who were sent letters. 3.12 Letters (dated 5 August 2015) advising other Committees of the innovation Inquiry. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.12 were noted. Items 3.1 and 3.4 were considered further at Business items 4.2 and 4.3 respectively. Item 3.3 was considered further at General Business item 5.2.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Feedback from the Chairman on his attendance at the meeting concerning the future direction ofthe Department of Agriculture and Food on Friday 26 June 2015. Discussed.
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4.2 Feedback from the Chairman and Deputy Chairman on their attendance at the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Growth Centre stakeholder workshop on Tuesday 21 July 2015. Discussed. 4.3 Offer of information by the Department of Commerce. Discussed. 4.4 Submissions to the Inquiry. Discussed. 4.5 CEDA events: (i) 18 August: Shaping WA: Diversifying the economy (ii) 7 October: Future of the Pilbara Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to request funding to enable two Members to attend the 18 August CEDA event, 'Shaping WA: Diversifying the economy'. 4.6 Briefing papers No. 53: Catapult centres-Innovation in the United Kingdom. Noted. Future briefing papers on similar innovation initiatives in other countries were discussed. 4.7 Investigative travel. Resolved, That the Committee will undertake domestic investigative travel during the final week of October and/or the first week of November 2015.
FLNG safety Inquiry 4.8 Government response to FLNG safety Inquiry report. Discussed.
5 General Business
5.1 Feedback from the Chairman on his meeting with representatives
Discussed.- 5.2 Query by Mr Michael Carmody regarding aspects of the freight rail network access regime. Discussed.
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6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am. /~ -73~ MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 85
Wednesday 19 August 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.00 am at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 84 of 12 August 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Ms Kirsten Robinson, Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 13 August 2015) confirming that the Speaker had approved the Committee's request for funding for two members to attend the CEDA forum Shaping WA: Diversifying the economy. 3.2 Dr Daniel Kiely, Senior Economist and Policy Adviser, Workforce Development, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, Email (dated 18 August 2015) requesting that the deadline for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA to make a submission to the innovation Inquiry be extended to 18 September 2015.
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3.3 Ms Laura Kjellgren, Senior Government Affairs Adviser, Woodside Energy, Email (dated 18 August 2015) requesting that the deadline for Woodside Energy to make a submission to the innovation Inquiry be extended to 11 September 2015. Correspondence out 3.4 Letters (dated 14 August 2015) inviting submissions to the innovation Inquiry, to: (a) the Grains Research Development Council; (b) the Australian Farm Institute; and (c) the Ag Institute of Australia. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.4 were noted. Items 3.3 and 3.4 were considered further at Business item 4.1.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Submissions. Resolved, That the Committee will accept late submissions to the Innovation Inquiry. Secretariat to advise Dr Daniel Kiely of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA and Ms Lauren Kjellgren of Woodside Energy. 4.2 Feedback on the CEDA forum Shaping WA: Diversifying the economy. Discussed. 4.3 Investigative travel. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to request funding to enable five Members and two staff to undertake investigative travel between 27 October and 8 November 2015 (as required) to Adelaide (1 day), Melbourne (1 day), Canberra (1 days), Sydney (2 days) and Brisbane (2 days). Secretariat to contact relevant persons in these locations, including the Chief Scientist of each state, to organise meetings as appropriate. 4.4 Curtin Commercial Innovation Awards 2015 Discussed.
5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.05 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 86
Wednesday 9 September 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 1, Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 85 of 19 August 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Dr Andrew Crane, Chief Executive Officer, CBH Group, Letter (dated 20 August 201S) declining the invitation to make a submission in aid of the innovation Inquiry. 3.2 Mr Scott Faragher, Government Affairs Advisor, Chevron, Email (dated 27 August 201S) declining the invitation to make a submission in aid of the innovation Inquiry.
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3.3 Mr Peter McHugh, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 27 August 2015) advising that Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, has approved the Committee's request for funding to enable investigative travel to Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane from 27 October to 5 November 2015. 3.4 Ms Bianca Bartucciotto, Freelance Journalist, Email (dated 8 September 2015) requesting assistance for a prospective article on the economic benefits of LNG and FLNG for Western Australia. Correspondence out 3.5 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 24 August 2015) advising that the Committee has resolved to undertake investigative travel to Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane from 27 October to 5 November 2015, and requesting funding to facilitate this resolution. Innovation submissions received C) 3.6 Sub No.1: Dr Stewart Dallas, Email (dated 30 July 2015). 3.7 Sub NO.2: Ms Heather Brayford, Director General, Department of Fisheries, Letter (dated 14 August 2015). 3.8 Sub No.3: Mr David Karr, Principal/CEO, Interspacial Systems, Email (dated 19 August 2015). 3.9 Sub No.4: Mr Nick Daws, Director, Fastwave Communications, Email (dated 19 August 2015). 3.10 Sub No.5: Prof Ross Kingwell, Chief Economist, Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre, Email (dated 25 August 2015). 3.11 Sub No.6: Mr Richard Sellers, Director General, Department of Mines and Petroleum, Letter (dated 24 August 2015). 3.12 Sub No.7: Ms Susan Pickford, General Manager, Engineers Australia, Email (dated 28 August 2015). 3.13 Sub NO.8: Mr Leo Mullins, Managing Director, Stochastic Simulation, Letter (dated 26 August 2015). 3.14 Sub NO.9: Mr Justin Strharsky, Mr Zane Prickett and Mr Paul Lucey, Directors, Resources Innovation & Information Technology, Email (dated 26 August 2015). 3.15 Sub No. 10: Prof Steve Chapman, Vice-Chancellor, Edith Cowan University, Letter (dated 26 August 2015). 3.16 Sub No. 11: Mr Brodie McCulloch, Ms Sheryl Frame, Mr Mark Shelton, Mr Zane Prickett, Mr Justin Strharsky and Mr Sam Birmingham, Directors, StartupWA, Email (dated 27 August 2015). 3.17 Sub No. 12: Mr Kym Bills, CEO, Western Australian Energy Resource Alliance, Letter (dated 27 August 2015). 3.18 Sub No. 13: Dr Ruth Shean, Director General, Department of Training and Workforce Development, Letter (dated 31 August 2015).
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3.19 Sub No. 14: Prof Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist, Office of Science, Email (dated 28 August 2015). 3.20 Sub No. 15: Mr Mark Woffenden, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, Letter (dated 28 August 2015). 3.21 Sub No. 16: Mr Julius Matthys, Vice President Corporate Affairs, BHP Billiton Western Australia, letter (dated 28 August 2015). 3.22 Sub No. 17: Ms Meredith Hammat, Secretary, Unions WA, Email (dated 28 August 2015). 3.23 Sub No. 18: Prof Andrew Taggart, A/Vice Chancellor, Murdoch University, letter (dated 28 August 2015). 3.24 Sub No. 19: Mr Michael Dickson, Email (dated 30 August 2015). 3.25 Sub No. 20: Prof Deborah Terry AO, Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University, Letter (dated 31 August 2015). 3.26 Sub No. 21: Mr Alan Bansemer, Chairman, Technology and Industry Advisory Council, Email (dated 28 August 2015). 3.27 Sub No. 22: Mr David Harrison, Director, Government and Corporate Communications, The University of Western Australia, Letter (dated 28 August 2015). 3.28 Sub No. 23: Mr Ian Callahan, Letter (dated 31 August 2015). 3.29 Sub No. 24: Mr Mark Pivac, Email (dated 3 September 2015). 3.30 Sub No. 25: Ms Daniela Aceska, Assistant Director, Parliamentary, Australian Research Council, Email (dated 3 September 2015). 3.31 Sub No. 26: Mr Chris Richards, General Manager - Communications & External Relations, Iron Ore, Rio Tinto, Email (dated 7 September 2015). 3.32 Sub No. 27: Mr Emmanuel Hondros, Manager, People Strategies, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, Email (dated 8 September 2015). Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.32 were noted. Correspondence items 3.6 to 3.32 were considered further at Business item 4.1.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Adoption and publication of submissions. Resolved, That Submissions No. 1 to 27 (Correspondence items 3.6 to 3.32) be adopted as public submissions to the innovation Inquiry. A decision on whether to publish innovation Inquiry submissions on the Committee's website was deferred.
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4.2 Request for Submission from Chevron (refer Correspondence item 3.2) Resolved, That the Committee write to Chevron: • expressing disappointment at its decision not to make a submission to the Innovation Inquiry, particularly in light of Chevron's Global Technology Centre in Perth in 2007; and • requesting Chevron provide a submission that includes information on the Global Technology Centre. 4.3 Senate Inquiry into Australia's Innovation System: (a) Interim Report; and (b) Issues Paper. Discussed. 4.4 Hearings required-refer attached list of submission requests. Discussed. 4.5 Investigative travel-refer attached draft schedule. Discussed.
5 General Business 5.1 Perth Energy Forum 2015. Discussed. Resolved, That the Secretariat arrange for four Committee Members and two staff to attend the Perth Energy Forum 2015. 5.2 Presentation by the Committee Chairman at the APPEA 2015 HSE Conference. Discussed. 5.3 Committee Annual Report 2014-2015. Discussed. The Committee will consider the Annual Report 2014-2015 when it next meets. 5.4 Tabling of Committee minutes. Discussed. Further consideration of this matter was deferred. 5.5 Remembrance Day 2015. The Committee decided not to meet on Wednesday 11 November 2015. 5.6 Curtin University Commercial Innovation Awards 2015 luncheon The Secretariat to advise that Mr Blayney, MlA, is unable to attend and that Mr Jan Norberger, MLA, accepts the invitation. 5.6
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Media interview request (Correspondence item 3.4) Resolved, That the Secretariat responds to Ms Bartucciotto: • explaining that the Principal Research Officer is not able to participate in an interview, but that she could provide some questions for the Committee's consideration; and
• advising that, if she was in Perth, the Chairman is happy to provide an interview in person.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at ll.4Sam.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 87
Wednesday 16 September 2015
Present: Mr I.C. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MlA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MlA Mr P.c. Tinley, MlA MrT.K. Waldron, MlA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 11.05 am at Room 5, level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 86 of 9 September 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Mrs Suzanne Daubney, Managing Director, Bannister Downs Diary, Email (dated 11 September 2015) declining the invitation to make a submission in aid of the innovation Inquiry. 3.2 Ms Bianca Bartucciotto, Freeland Journalist, Oil and Gas Investor Australia, Email (dated 11 September 201S) posing a series of questions concerning the economic impact of FlNG technology on the state economy. 3.3 Ms Vicky McGennisken, Executive Assistant to Chairman & Managing Director, Alcoa of Australia, Email (dated 14 September 2015) declining the invitation to make a submission in aid of the innovation Inquiry.
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Correspondence out 3.4 Mr Roy Krzywosinski, Managing Director, Chevron Australia, Letter (dated 10 September 2015) indicating that the Committee had been expecting a submission from Chevron in aid of the innovation Inquiry. Innovation submissions received 3.5 Sub No. 26: Mr Chris Richards, General Manager - Communications & External Relations, Iron Ore, Rio Tinto, Email (dated 7 September 2015). 3.6 Sub No. 27: Mr Emmanuel Hondros, Manager, People Strategies, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, Email (dated 8 September 2015). 3.7 Sub No. 28: Ms Anne Driscoll, Acting Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 9 September 2015). 3.8 Sub No. 29: Mrs Kerry Fijac, Acting Chief Executive Officer, LandCorp, Letter (dated 9 September 2015). 3.9 Sub No. 30: Mr Simon Hicks, Stakeholder Relations, Neometals, Email (dated () 10 September 2015). 3.10 Sub No. 31: Mr James Pearson, General Manager External and Government Relations, Shell Australia, Letter (dated 11 September 2015). 3.11 Sub No. 32: Mr Shaun Gregory, Senior Vice President Strategy Science and Technology, Woodside, Email (dated 11 September 2015). Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.11 were noted. Correspondence items 3.5 to 3.11 were considered further at Business item 4.1. Correspondence item 3.2 was considered further at General Business item 5.2.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Adoption and publication of submissions. Resolved, That Submissions No. 27 to 32 (Correspondence items 3.5 to 3.11) be adopted as public submissions to the innovation Inquiry. Resolved, That adopted open submissions to the Innovation Inquiry be published on the Committee's website, with personal information redacted. Resolved, That Dairy Australia be invited to make a submission to the Innovation Inquiry. 4.2 Declined submission invitation by CBH Group. Resolved, That the Committee write to request CBH Group provide a submission on how it makes use oftechnological and service innovation to better meet the needs of grain growers in Western Australia. 4.3 Potential meeting with Mr Greg Smith, Chief Commercial Officer, Co-op Bookshop. Discussed.
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4.4 Tour of Technology Park, Bentley. Resolved, That the Committee undertake a site tour of relevant business residents of Technology Park in Bentley on the morning of Wednesday 23 September 2015. Resolved, That the Committee undertake a site tour of research institution residents of Technology Park in Bentley, including Curtin University, on Tuesday 29 September 2015. 4.5 CEDA Event: Perth as a science and innovation centre Discussed.
5 General Business 5.1 Perth Energy Forum 2015. Noted. 5.2 Email query from Ms Bianca Bartucciotto of 11 September 2015. Resolved, That the Committee Chairman respond to Ms Bartucciotto's query as appropriate, with reference to relevant passages of the Committee report The economic impact of floating LNG on Western Australia. 5.3 Adoption of Annual Report 2014-2015. Resolved, That the Annual Report 2014-2015 be adopted. Resolved, That the Annual Report 2014-2015 be tabled on Thursday 24 September 2015.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.50 am.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 88
Wednesday ~3 September 2015
Present: Mr I.C Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.C Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.00 am at the Innovation Centre of WA, 3/9 De Laeter Way, Technology Park.
2 Business 2.1 Briefing by Ms Sandra Draper, Manager Technology Parks and Infrastructure, Mr John O'Hare, General Manager Marine & Defence, Oil & Gas, AMC and Ms Sarah Pepi, Program Manager -Innovation Vouchers Program, Department of Commerce. At 9.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Ms Sandra Draper, Mr john O'Hare and Ms Sarah Pepi. The briefing concluded at 9.30 am. 2.2 Briefing by Mr Andrew Warenczak, Chief Technology Officer, Mr Andre Gadellaa and Ms Agnes Gabriel, Motium. At 9.30 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Andrew Warenczak, Mr Andre Gadellaa and Ms Agnes Gabriel. The briefing concluded at 9.30 am. 2.3 Briefing by Mr Andrew Lymburn, Managing Director, AnaeCo. At 10.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Andrew Lymburn. The briefing concluded at 11.00 am.
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2.4 Briefing by Mr Colin Cook, Manufacturing Manager, Gray Surgical.
At 11.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Colin Cook, and undertook a tour of the Gray Surgical manufacturing facility. The tour concluded at 11.30 am.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 89
Tuesday 29 September 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.00 am at the WA:ERA premises in Technology Park.
2 Business 2.1 Briefing by Mr Kym Bills, CEO, WA:ERA. At 10.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Kym Bills. The briefing concluded at 11.00 am. 2.2 Briefing by Mr Neil Stringfellow, Executive Director, Pawsey Supercomputing Centre. At 11.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Neil Stringfellow, and underook at tour of the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre. The tour concluded at 12.00 noon. 2.3 Briefing by Dr Steve Harvey, Science Director & Deputy Director, Mineral Resources Flagship, CSIRO.
At 10.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Dr Steve Harvey, and undertook a tour of the CSIRO Mineral Resources Flagship. The tour concluded at 1.00 pm.
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2.4 Briefing by Professor Craig Buckley, Deputy Director and Dr Richard Gunawan, Research Fellow, Fuels and Energy Technology Institute, and Mr Tim Walton, Director, Energy Research Initiatives, Curtin University.
At 2.00 pm the Committee received a briefing from Professor Craig Buckley, Dr Richard Gunawan and Mr Tim Walton, and undertook a tour of the Fuels and Energy Technology Institute at Curtin University. The tour concluded at 3.00 pm. 2.5 Briefing by Professor Graeme Wright, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Curtin University.
At 3.00 pm the Committee received a briefing from Professor Graeme Wright. The briefing concluded at 4.00 pm.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 4.00 pm. j/bVl-'0~r~ MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE () CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 90
Thursday 8 October 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 8.00 am in the Aboriginal Peoples' Gallery, Parliament House.
2 Business
Briefing by Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, Chair, NSW Innovation and Productivity Council. At 8.00 am the Committee received a briefing from Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte. The briefing concluded at 9.00 am.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 9.00 am.
MRI.C<~:!~ DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 91
Wednesday 14 October 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.C. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.30 am at the Linear Clinical Research clinical trial facility within the QEII Medical Centre in Nedlands.
2 Business Briefing by Dr Janakan Krishnarajah, CEO/Medical Director of Linear Clinical Research and Mr John Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer, Harry Perkins Institute. At 9.30 am the Committee received a briefing from Dr Janakan Krishnarajah and Mr John Fitzgerald, and undertook a tour ofthe Linear Clinical Research clinical trial facility. The tour concluded at 11.30 am.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am. /t~~ ~~~&l MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA /' 7 DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 92
Wednesday 21 October 2015
Present: Mr I.C Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.C Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 3, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 87 of 16 September 2015 were confirmed. 2.2 Minutes No. 88 of 23 September 2015 were confirmed. 2.3 Minutes No. 89 of 29 September 2015 were confirmed. 2.4 Minutes No. 90 of 8 October 2015 were confirmed. 2.5 Minutes No. 91 of 14 October 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Mr Peter Kasprzak, Co-Founder and CEO, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 21 September 2015) enquiring about the deadline for submissions to the innovation Inquiry and forwarding information on the WA-State of Innovation summit on 5 October 2015.
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3.2 Mr Peter Kasprzak, Co-Founder and CEO, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 23 September 2015) indicating that Innovate Australia will provide a written submission to the Committee by the end of October 2015. 3.3 Hon Ken Travers, MLC, Chair, Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations, Letter (dated 22 September 2015) adVising that the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is conducting an Inquiry into the provision of information to Parliament and requesting advice as to whether the Economics and Industry Standing Committee 'has experienced any difficulties obtaining information from the Government' (refer item 5.3). 3.4 Mr James England, State Manager - Western Australia, Australian Steel Institute, Letter (dated 5 October 2015) inviting Committee Members and staff to attend the ASI/Arrium economic briefing at Royal Perth Golf Club on Wednesday 18 November 2015 (refer item 5.4). Correspondence out 3.5 Dr Andrew Crane, Chief Executive Officer, CBH Group, Letter (dated 16 September 2015) indicating that the Committee had been expecting a submission from CBH Group in aid of the innovation Inquiry. 3.6 Mr Ian Halliday, Managing Director, Dairy Australia, Letter (dated 16 September 2015) inviting Dairy Australia to make a submission in aid ofthe innovation Inquiry. 3.7 Ms Bianca Bartucciotto, Freeland Journalist, Oil and Gas Investor Australia, Letter (dated 21 September) providing responses to the series of questions posed by Ms Bartucciotto concerning the economic impact of FLNG technology on the state economy. 3.8 Ms Mary Hackett, Regional Director, ANZ, GE Oil & Gas Australia, Letter (dated 22 September) inviting GE Oil & Gas to make a submission in aid ofthe innovation Inquiry. 3.9 Mr Rob Delane, Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, Letter (dated 5 October 2015) requesting fu rther information in aid of the innovation Inquiry. 3.10 Letters (dated 9, 14 and 15 October 2015) thanking persons for hosting and/or briefing the Committee in aid ofthe innovation Inquiry. Innovation submissions received 3.11 Sub No. 33: Mr Rob Delane, Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, Letter /~'~- ...... (dated 15 September 2015). i J "''<:~/ 3.12 Sub No. 34: Mr Dale Leggett, Director, Policy, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, Email (dated 18 September 2015). 3.13 Sub No. 35: Ms Elena Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, Knowledge Society, Email (dated 21 September 2015). 3.14 Sub No. 36: Mr Greg Laughlin, Principal Policy Adviser, Australian National Data Service, Email (dated 25 September 2015). 3.15 Sub No. 37: Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Office - Western Region, Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, Letter (dated 1 October 2015). 3.16 Sub No. 38: Mr Graeme Harman, PGPA Operations Manager, Chevron Australia, Letter (dated 13 October 2015). Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.16 were noted. Correspondence items 3.9 and 3.11 to 3.16 were considered further at Business item 4.1.
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4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Adoption of submissions. Resolved, That Submissions No. 33 to 38 (Correspondence items 3.11 to 3.16) be adopted as public submissions to the innovation Inquiry. 4.2 Briefing paper No 57: Notes from ABC RN Program on Innovation. Noted. 4.3 Notes by Hon Terry Waldron, MLA: Cooperatives WA Conference. Noted. 4.4 Schedule of investigative travel. Discussed. 4.5 Media articles. Discussed. Resolved, That the Secretariat will in future provide media articles via email only, not in hard copy. 4.6 Hearings. Mr Mark Sweetingham, Executive Director, Grains Industry, Department of Agriculture and Food, to be added to the list of potential witnesses, separate to the Department of Agriculture and Food.
5 General Business 5.1 2015 Wood Mackenzie Perth Energy Forum-Attendee poll results. Noted. 5.2 Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman, letter (dated 25 September 2015) to the Editor of The West Australian newspaper. Discussed. 5.3 Hon Ken Travers, MlC, Chair, Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations, Letter (dated 22 September 2015) and Speaker's Statement (dated 20 October 2015). Resolved, That the Committee write to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations {the EFOq to draw the attention of the EFOC to relevant passages of the Committee's report entitled The Management of Western Australia's Freight Rail Network, and to explain the Committee's experience in obtaining information from the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority. 5.4 Invitation to attend the ASI/Arrium economic briefing on 18 November 2015. Resolved, That the Committee will accept the invitation from the Australian Steel Institute to attend the ASI/Arrium economic briefing at Royal Perth Golf Club on Wednesday 18 November 2015.
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6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am.
MR 1.!s~N~?7 MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 93
Thursday 22 October 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA
Apologies: Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 4.45 pm in the Aboriginal Peoples Room, Parliament House.
2 Business 2.1 Briefing with Mr Peter Clarke, Commercialisation Adviser, Department of Industry and Science The Committee received a briefing from Mr Peter Clarke, Department of Industry and Science.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 6 pm /~ -xSdry ~;k MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 94
Thursday 5 November 2015
Present: Mr I.C Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Hon F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Hon T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.30 am in the meeting room within the Executive Lounge of the Sofitel hotel in Brisbane, Queensland.
2 Business Innovation Inquiry 2.1 Investigative travel de-briefing. (i) Briefing and site tour by Mr Stuart Whiley, Interim CEO, Mr Mark Lamarre, Interim CEO Shipbuilding, Mr Paul Gay, General Manager Collins Class Submarines, and Mr Jim Burnside, Future Submarine Manager, ASC, on 28 October 2015. (ii) Briefing by Mr Don Russell, Chief Executive, and Mr Paul Goiak, Mr Barry Goldstein, Mr Vince Duffy, Mr Andrew Dunbar, Mr Rob Esvelt-Allen, Mr Paul Heithersay and Mr Adam Reid, South Australian Department of State Development, alongside Dr Leanna Read, Chief Scientist of South Australia, on 28 October 2015. (iii) Briefing and site tour by Mr Stuart Elliot, Managing Director, and Mr Roger Langsdon, Marketing Manager, Planet Innovation, on 29 October 2015. (iv) Briefing and site tour by Dr Anita Hill, Executive Director, Manufacturing Digital Productivity and Services, and Mr Ben Aldham, Mr Jonathan Law, Mr Martin Keogh, Dr Keith McLean, Ms Alexandra Kingsbury, Dr Kristina Konstas and Dr Anastasios Polyzos of the CSIRO Manufacturing Flagship, on 29 October 2015.
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(v) Briefing by Dr Leonie Walsh, Lead Scientist of Victoria, on 29 October 2015. (vi) Briefing by Mr Justin Hanney, Lead Deputy Secretary, Dr Michael Green, Executive Director, Future Industries Project and Mr Tim Ada, Executive Director, Food & Fibre, Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources, on 29 October 2015. (vii) Briefing by Mrs Jane Urquhart, Acting Head of Division for Science and Commercialisation Policy, Mr Peter Chesworth, Head of Division for Sectoral Growth Policy, and Mr Abrie Swanepoel, Industry Economics Unit, Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, on 30 October 2015. (viii) Briefing by Dr Lachlan Blackhall, Co-founder and CTO, and Mr Dean Spaccavento, Co-founder and Director, Reposit Power, on 30 October 2015. (ix) Briefing by Dr Patrick Hone, Executive Director, and Mr John Wilson, Business Development Manager, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, on 30 October 2015. (x) Briefing by Mr Simon Smith, Secretary, NSW Department of Industry, on 2 November 2015. (xi) Briefing by Mr Scott Hansen, Director General, Mr Michael Bullen, Deputy Director General DPI Agriculture, and Mr Jonathon Gregory, Executive Director DPI Business Operations, NSW Department of Primary Industries, on 2 November 2015. (xii) Briefing by Ms Kylie Hargreaves, Deputy Secretary, and Ms Clare Sykes, Senior Project Officer-METS, NSW Department of Industry, on 2 November 2015. (xiii) Briefing by Mr Paul Shetler, CEO, Commonwealth Digital Transformation Office, on 2 November 2015. (xiv) Briefing by Mr Vasser EI-Ansary, Chief Executive, AVCAL, on 2 November 2015. Discussed.
3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 10.30 am. MRI.C.~~V::~ CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 95
Wednesday 18 November 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 6.00 pm in Room G39, Parliament House.
2 Business
2.1 Briefing by Mr Matt Taylor, MLA, Memberfor Bateman.
The Committee received a briefing from MrTaylor.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 7.00 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA MR MICHAEL BURTON CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 96
Wednesday 25 November 2015
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MIA (Chairman) Hon F.M. Logan, MIA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MIA Hon T.K. Waldron, MIA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MIA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.00 am in Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth. .
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 92 of 21 October 2015 were confirmed. 2.2 Minutes No. 93 of 22 October 2015 were confirmed. 2.3 Minutes No. 94 of 5 November 2015 were confirmed. 2.4 Minutes No. 95 of 18 November 2015 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Mr Ed Neilan, Chief Executive Officer, Radlink Communications, Email (dated 23 October 2015) outlining Radlink's work. 3.2 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 23 October 2015) providing an update on current audits and the results of the Survey of Members of Parliament 2015.
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3.3 Ms Mandy Robinson, CSIRO, Email (dated 18 November 2015) advising that the CSIRO's Executive Director responsible for Perth, Dr Alex Won has, travels to Perth regularly and would be available for a hearing with the Committee in 2016. Correspondence out 3.4 Han Ken Travers, MLC, Chair, Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations, Letter (dated 22 October 2015) responding to the Committee's query about the provision of information to Parliament by government bodies. 3.5 Letters of thanks to persons who met with and briefed the Committee in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane in October and November 2015. Innovation submissions received 3.6 Sub No. 39: Mr Chris Murphy, Group Manager Farm Profit and Innovation, Australian Dairy Industry, Email (dated 22 October 2015). 3.7 Sub No. 40: Dr Natasha Ayers, Research Training Manager, Graduate Research School, Edith Cowan University, Email (dated 24 October 2015). Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.5 were noted. Correspondence items 3.6 and 3.7 were considered further at Business item 4.1. Correspondence item 3.3 was considered further at Business item 4.3.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Adoption of submissions. Resolved, That Submissions No. 39 and 40 (Correspondence items 3.6 and 3.7) be adopted as public submissions to the Innovation Inquiry.
4.2 Investigative travel de-briefing. (i) Briefing by Professor Roy Green, Dean, UTS Business School, on 3 November 2015. (ij) Briefing by Mr Richard Kell, AM, Chair, Mr Ashley Brinson, Executive Director, and Ms Alexandra Harrington, Chief Operating Officer, The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, on 3 November 2015. (iii) Briefing by Professor Mary O'Kane, New South Wales Chief Scientist and Engineer, on 3 Novem ber 2015. (iv) Briefing by Professor Peter Gray, Director, and Mr Bob McCarthy, AM, Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, on 4 November 2015. (v) Briefing and site tour by Mr Andrew Sanderson, General Manager, Mr Greg Mason, Manager Innovation & Strategic Projects, and Mr Greg Twiner, Business Development Manager & Contracting Manager, TAE, on 4 November 2015. (vi) Briefing by Dr Sue Hooper, Director Health and Medical Research, Queensland Health, on 4 November 2015. (vii) Briefing by Mr Paul Russell, A/Chief Strategic Policy and Innovation Officer, Ms Dianne Jeans, Program Executive, Advance Queensland Implementation Unit, Dr Christine Williams, Assistant Director-General, Science Division, Ms Kylie Hickling, Director, Commercialisation, Mr Les Hodgson, A/Executive Director, Digital Productivity & Services, Department of Science, Information Technology & Innovation, Mr Mal Lane, A/Executive Director,
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Department of State Development, and Mr Andrew Dungan, Director, Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and Commonwealth Games, on 5 November 2015. (viii) Briefing by Dr Geoff Garrett, AO, Queensland Chief SCientist, on 5 November 2015. (ix) Briefing and site tour by Dr Mark Jacobs, Executive Director, Science Delivery, Ms Sonya Winnington-Martin, Mr Dave Wainwright, Ms Christina Jones and Ms lauren O'Brien, EcoSciences Precinct, on 5 November 2015. Discussed.
4.3 Fact packs produced by The Boston Consulting Group for the Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (for noting): (i) Community Services; (ii) Manufacturing; (iii) Construction and transport, postal and warehousing; (iv) Victoria's Creative and Cultural Economy; and (v) Population Cohorts of Victoria. Noted.
4.4 Innovation Inquiry hearings and possible further site tours. Resolved, That the Committee will convene hearings with: (i) The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre; (ii) Resources Innovation & Information Technology; (iii) Edith Cowan University; (iv) StartupWA; (v) The Department of Training and Workforce Development; (vi) The Office of Science; (vii) Unions WA; (viii) Murdoch University; (ix) Mr Michael Dickson; (xl Curtin University; (xi) The Technology and Industry Advisory Council; (xii) The University of Western Australia; (xiii) Rio Tinto; (xiv) The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA; (xv) Shell Australia; (xvi) Woodside; (xvii) The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA; (xviii) The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association; (xix) Chevron;
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(xx) iPREP WA; (xxi) The CSIRO; (xxii) Mr Mal Bryce; (xxiii) Mr Peter Kazprzak; and (xxiv) Mr Mark Sweetingham.
The Committee may also seek to convene hearings with: (xxv) The Department of Fisheries; (xxvi) Engineers Australia; (xxvii) The Minerals Research Institute of WA; (xxviii) BHP Billiton; (xxix) Mr Mark Pivac; (xxx) The Australian Research Council; (xxxi) The Department of Commerce; (xxxii) The Department of Agriculture and Food; and (xxxiii) Mr Peter Clarke.
Resolved, That the Committee will convene for a full day of hearings on Thursday 11 February 2016, and for the morning of Friday 12 February 2016.
4.5 Briefing papers (for noting): (i) No. 59: Meeting with Linear Clinical. (ii) No. 60: Innovate Australia: Medical Innovation Network presentation. (iii) No. 61: Notes from briefing by Mr Peter Clarke, Commercialisation Adviser to the Commonwealth Department of Industry and Science. (iv) No. 62: Notes from briefing by Mr Matt Taylor, MLA. Noted. Resolved, That the Committee will undertake international investigative travel to the United Kingdom and to Israel between 26 April and 7 May 2016.
4.6 METS Innovation Cluster proposal drafted by Mr Peter Rossdeutscher, Director, Innovation Cluster. Noted.
4.7 Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce: Security delegation to Israel led by David Irvine, AO, in May 2015. Noted.
4.8 Transcript of speech by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, delivered to the Melbourne Institute's 2015 Economic and Social Outlook conference on 5 November 2015. Noted.
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5 General Business 5.1 Hon Adele Farina, MLC, Chair of Committees, Letter (dated 30 October 2015) to Mr Matthew Bates, Clerk Assistant (Committees), Legislative Assembly, seeking to gauge Member interest in attending a Scrutiny of Legislation Conference in 2016. Discussed. Secretariat to provide feedback to Mr Bates.
5.2 Committee attendance at the Australian Steel Institute 2015 Economic Update. Discussed.
5.3 Tabling of Committee minutes. Discussed.
The Committee deferred a decision as to whether, and to what extent, to table the minutes of Committee meetings until the second half of 2016. 5.4 Committee start of year lunch. Resolved, That the Committee will meet for lunch at a Perth CBO restaurant on Friday 12 February 2016.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.25 am. ii~~~_ MR I.C BLAYNEY, Mtf I CHAIRMAN ACTING PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 97
Thursday 11 February 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.15 am in Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Business 2.1 Hearing with Professor Peter Klinken, Chief Scientist of WA. The witness, having been examined, then retired. 2.2 Hearing with Mr Peter Kasprzak, Dr Adam Osseiran and Ms Carol Wallbank, Innovate Australia. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 2.3 Hearing with Mr Alan Bansemer, Mr Andy Farrant and Professor Shaun Collin, Technology and Industry Advisory Council. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 2.4 Hearing with Mr Mark Shelton and Ms Sheryl Frame, StartupWA. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
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2.5 Hearing with Mr Justin Strharsky and Mr Zane Prickett, Resource Innovation and Information Technology.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
2.6 Hearing with Mr Peter Clarke.
The witness, having been examined, then retired.
2.7 Hearing with Professor Joe Luca and Dr Natasha Ayers, iPREP WA.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 4.30 pm.
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 98
Thursday 12 February 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.15 am in Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Business 2.1 Hearing with Dr Darren Gibson, Edith Cowan University. The witness, having been examined, then retired. 2.2 Hearing with Professor Christopher Hutchison, Professor Steve Wilton and Professor Richard Harper, Murdoch University. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 2.3 Hearing with Mr David Harrison, Mr Mark Stickells and Mr Tim Shanahan, The University of Western Australia. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 2.4 Hearing with Professor Graeme Wright and Mr Rohan McDougall, Curtin University. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
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3 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 1.00 pm.
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 99
Wednesday 17 February 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Hon F.M. logan, MlA (Deputy Chairman) Hon T.K. Waldron, MlA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MlA Mr P.e. Tinley, MlA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.20 am at Room 1, level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 96 of 25 November 2015 were confirmed. 2.2 Minutes No. 97 of 11 February 2016 were confirmed. 2.3 Minutes No. 98 of 12 February 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Mr John Cluer, Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Email (dated 14 December 201S) outlining a proposed trip by the Economics and Industry Standing Committee to Israel in May 2016.
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3.2 Mr John Atkins, Agent General, Government of Western Australia, Emails (dated 17 and 21 December 2015) noting the Committee's Innovation Inquiry and providing a file note of his visit to the Advanced Forming Research Catapult Centre in Glasgow. 3.3 Mr Acting Chief Stephen, Email (dated 31 December 2015) complaining about the terms and conditions of the Transperth DayRider ticket. 3.4 Mr Mike O'Hanlon, Emails (dated 4 and 5 January 2016) noting the Committee's Innovation Inquiry. 3.5 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, letter (dated 11 January 2016) requesting that the Committee conduct an inquiry into the Independent Market Operator's Gas Statement of Opportunities. 3.6 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the legislative Assembly, letter (dated 15 January 2016) denying the Committee's request for funding to undertake investigative travel to the United Kingdom and Israel. 3.7 Mr David Karr, Principal and CEO, Interspacial Systems, Email (dated 28 January 2016) enquiring about the progress ofthe Committee's Innovation Inquiry. 3.8 Hon Christopher Pyne, MP, letter (dated 10 February 2016) advising the Committee about the Commonwealth Government's National Innovation and Science Agenda. 3.9 Mr Jeremy Threlfall, Assistant Director Rail, Economic Regulation Authority, Email (dated 5 February 2016) advising that the ERA submitted a final report on its review of the Railways (Access) Code 2000 to the Treasurer in December 2015, and published that report on its website. 3.10 Dr Baldeo Singh, Director, Central Sumatra Energy Inc, Email (to Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, dated 12 November 2015) advising that Dr Singh will read through the Committee's three reports concerning FLNG technology and provide further commentary in due course. 3.11 Ms Mary Gadams, CEO, RacingThePlanet, Email (to Mr Ian Blayney, MlA, dated 26 November 2015) providing commentary on a 25 November 2015 article in The Australian relating to Mr James Salerno, and attaching email correspondence (dated ( ) 23 February 2015) between Mr James Salerno and Ms Gadams. ----' Correspondence out 3.12 Hon Michael Sutherland, MLA, Speaker of the legislative Assembly, letter (dated 13 January 2016) requesting funding to undertake investigative travel to the United Kingdom and Israel. Innovation submissions received 3.13 Sub No. 41: Ms Cheryl Robertson, WA Chair, Australian Information Industry Association, Email (dated 27 November 2015). 3.14 Sub No. 42: Ms Lyn Abbot, Chair, WA Division Ag Institute Australia, Email (dated 27 November 2015). 3.15 Sub No. 43: Ms Brianna Peake, Government and Industry Relations Manager, CBH, Email (dated 4 December 2015).
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3.16 Sub No. 44: Mr Ross Kingwell, Chief Economist, AEGIC, Email (dated 8 February 2016). 3.17 Sub No. 45: Mr Rob Delane, Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, Letter (dated 11 November 2015). Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.12 were noted. Correspondence items 3.13 to 3.17 were considered further at Business item 4.2. Correspondence item 3.5 was considered further at General Business item 5.1.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Hearing with Professor Ross Kingwell, Chief Economist, Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre. The witness, having been examined, then retired. 4.2 Hearing with Hearing with Mr Lindsay Chief Operating Officer, Mr Dale Leggett, Director, Policy and Mr Luke Hoare, Principal Policy Adviser, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.3 Adoption of submissions. Resolved, That Submissions No. 41 to 45 (Correspondence items 3.13 to 3.17) be adopted as public submissions to the Innovation Inquiry. 4.4 Schedule of further hearings. Discussed. Resolved, That draft transcripts of evidence provided for the Innovation Inquiry be published, with documents provided during a hearing also published with the transcript. 4.5 Possible hearings with Hon Mal Bryce, Dr Alex Wonhas, Executive Director (Perth), CStRO, and Mr Ken Fitzpatrick, Chair, Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Growth Centre. Resolved, That the Committee convene hearings with Dr Won has and Mr Fitzpatrick. Resolved, That the Committee invite Hon Mr Bryce to attend a Committee hearing at 1pm on either 25 February, 17 or 24 March, or 7 April 2016. 4.6 Briefing papers: (i) No. 63: Meeting with Mr Doron Ben-Meir. (ij) No. 64: Meeting with Prof Hugh Durrant-Whyte. (iii) Nos. 65-83: Investigative travel notes. Noted.
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4.7 Relevant future events: (iv) CEDA event: Attracting women into STEM. (v) CEDA event: Encouraging everyday entrepreneurialism. (vi) Innovate Australia event: Mining innovation network. Noted. 4.8 Possible future site tours. Resolved, That the Committee undertake site tours of the Spacecubed facility in Perth, the Rio Tinto operations centre at Perth Airport, the Harry Perkins Institute and possibly the Transfield facility in Perth. 4.9 Proposed investigative travel. Discussed. 4.10 Senate Economic References Committee report: Australia's Innovation System. Noted. 4.11 Office of the Chief Economist report: Australian Innovation System Report 2015. Noted. 4.12 Federal parliamentary committee inquiries: (vii) Joint Select Committee on Trade and Investment Growth: Australia's Future in Research and Innovation. (viii) Standing Committee on Education and Employment: Innovation and Creativity. Noted.
5 General Business 5.1 DomGas Alliance request that the Committee consider inquiring into the Independent Market Operator's Gas Statement of Opportunities. Deferred. 5.1 Acting Principal Research Officer The Committee thanked Mr Michael Burton for his work as Acting Principal Research Officer over the past three months.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am. /1 I~~~ -r42~ MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 100
Wednesday 24 February 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.30 am at Room 2, Level 1, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 99 of 17 February 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Nil.
4 Business
Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Hearing with Dr Mark Sweetingham, Executive Director, Grains R&D Transformation, Department of Agriculture and Food. The witness, having been examined, then retired.
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4.2 Hearing with Hearing with Mr Owen Whittle, Assistant Secretary and, Mr Tim Dymond, Organising and Strategic Research Officer, UnionsWA. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.3 Adoption of supplementary submissions provided during hearings. Resolved, That Submissions No. 9b, 11b, 18b, 22b and 45, provided at hearings by Resource Innovation & Information Technology, StartupWA, Murdoch University, the University of Western Australia and Innovate Australia respectively, be adopted as public submissions to the Innovation Inquiry. 4.4 Schedule of further hearings. Resolved, That representatives of the Department of Commerce be invited to appear before a hearing ofthe Committee on Wednesday 16 March beginning at 9.15 am. Resolved, That representatives of Chevron be invited to appear before a hearing of the Committee on Wednesday 6 April beginning at 9.15 am. Resolved, That representatives of the Small Business Development Commission be invited to appear before a hearing of the Committee, after which the Committee will convene a deliberative meeting to discuss the drafting ofthe Innovation Inquiry report. 4.5 Briefing papers (for noting): (i) No. 89: Innovate Australia Mining innovation network event. (ii) No. 102: Select Committee on Science and Technology 1994 report. Noted. 4.6 Relevant future events: • Innovate Australia event: Medicol innovation network. Noted.
5 General Business
/'~-'~'\ DomGas Alliance request that the Committee consider inquiring into the Independent Market \. J ,~ Operator's Gas Statement of Opportunities. Resolved, That the Committee will reconsider this matter after completing the current Innovation Inquiry. Resolved, That the Committee write to the DomGas Alliance to advise that the Committee's current work programme does not allow it to undertake this suggested inquiry, but that the Committee will reconsider this matter after completing the current Innovation Inquiry.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am. /~-~ MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 101
Wednesday 16 March 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.05 am at Room 2, Level I, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 100 of 24 February 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Dr Graham Jacobs, Chairman, Education and Health Standing Committee, Letter (dated 24 February 2016) advising of a new Inquiry to be undertaken by the Education and Health Standing Committee. 3.2 Mr Dale Leggett, Director, Policy, CCIWA, Report (dated 8 January 2015) entitled 'The future of manufacturing: a vision for WA'. 3.3 Mr Matt Lamont, Managing Director, DownUnder GeoSolutions, Email (dated 9 March 2016) proposing a change of dates for the Committee's site visit.
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Correspondence out 3.4 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Letter (dated 24 February 2016) advising that the Committee's work program does not allow it to undertake the suggested inquiry into the way in which the Independent Market Operator compiles the Gas Statement of Opportunities at the present time, but that further consideration will be given to this request when the Innovation Inquiry is complete. Innovation submissions received 3.5 Sub No. 21b: Mr Alan Bansemer, Chair, Technology and Industry Advisory Council, Letter (dated 26 February 2016). 3.6 Sub No. 40b: Dr Natasha Ayers, iPREP WA Coordinator, Letter (dated 26 February 2016). Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.4 were noted. Correspondence items 3.5 and 3.6 were considered further at Business item 4.4. Correspondence item 3.3 was considered further at ,C) Business item 4.5.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry Resolved, That the Chairman is authorised to move the Committee into closed hearing as necessary. 4.1 Hearing with Ms Anne Driscoll, A/Director General; Ms Kristin Berger, A/Executive Director, Labour Relations, Industry and Innovation; Mr John O'Hare, A/Director, Industry and Innovation; and Mr Michael Dickson, Manager, StrategiC Projects, Department of Commerce. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.2 Hearing with Dr Claus Otto, Technology Manager; and Mr John Dagostino, Government Relations Advisor, Shell Australia. () The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.3 Hearing with Mr Shaun Gregory, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Science and Technology; and Mr Brian Haggerty, Vice President, Innovation and Capability, Woodside Energy. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.4 Adoption of submissions. Resolved, That Submission Nos. 21b and 40b (Correspondence items 3.5 and 3.6) be adopted as public submissions to the Innovation Inquiry. Resolved, That the document provided by Shell Australia titled 'Table 1 An overview of Shell's Innovation/Technology/R&D investments' be accepted as an attachment to Shell Australia's original Submission no. 31.
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4.5 Schedule of further hearings and site visits. Resolved, That the Committee convene a hearing with representatives of LandCorp on 12 April 2016. Resolved, That the Committee undertake site tours of the DownUnder Geo$olutions headquarters on 12 April 2016, and of the BHP Billiton Integrated Remote Operations Centre on 18 April 2016. 4.6 Briefing papers (for noting): (i) No. 105: Select Committee on Science and Technology-1993 Preliminary Report and 1994 Discussion Paper. (ii) No. 106: Senate Economics References Committee Australia's Innovation System report. Noted.
5 General Business Administrative procedural change to the distribution of meeting minutes. Noted.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am. /pU~45~
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 102
Wednesday 23 March 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.18 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 101 of 16 March 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 ,',Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 11 March 2016) providing an update ontl:leprogress.of.current audits and notice ofthe upcoming annual MP survey.
3.2 .. Mr St.e.ve Gazzon.e~ forr:neremployee at St John Ambulance WA, Email (dated 17 Marcl;) 20:16) asking the Gommittee to consider overturning the decision to close a petition tabled in the Legislative Council on 6 May 2015. 3.3 Hon Mal Bryce, AD, Email (dated 20 March 2016) advising that his health will not permit him to meet with the Committee on 24 March 2016 as originally planned.
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3.4 Mr Matt Lamont, Managing Director, DownUnder GeoSolutions, Email (dated 21 March 2016) confirming the Committee's site visit on 12 April 2016. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.4 were noted. Correspondence item 3.3 was considered further at Business item 4.3.
4 Business 4.1 Hearing with Mr Alan Bye, Vice President Technology, Strategy and Innovation; and Mr Julius Matthys, Vice President Corporate Affairs Western Australia, BHP Billiton. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.2 Hearing with Mr Andrew Harding, Chief Executive Officer, Iron Ore; Mr Michael Gollschewski/ Managing Director, Pilbara Operations; and Mr Clayton Walker, Managing Director, Pore, Rail and Core Services, Rio Tinto. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.3 Inquiry contribution by Hon Mal Bryce, AO. Secretariat to contact Mr Bryce to determine whether there is an alternate method by which he could contribute to the Inquiry. Resolved, that the Committee will seek to either visit and speak with Mr Bryce, or else send the draft letter requesting that he provide a written submission to the Inquiry, as appropriate. 4.4 Schedule of further hearings and site visits. Noted.
5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.00 am. !tL~ MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 103
Wednesday 6 April 2016
Present: Mr I.C. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MlA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MlA Mr P.c. Tinley, MlA
Apologies: MrT.K. Waldron, MlA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.20 am at Room 2, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 102 of 23 March 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Mr Peter Kasprzak, Co-Founder and CEO, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 2 April 2016) providing details of the 'High Five Finance' that is under development. 3.2 Ms Rebecca Watkins, A/Executive Assistant to the Director General, Department of Commerce, Email (dated 6 April 2016) providing information about the FTE resource allocation within the Department's Industry and Innovation Directorate at 26 February 2016.
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Correspondence out 3.3 Letters (dated 22 and 31 March 2016) providing draft transcripts of evidence to: • Ms Anne Driscoll, Ms Kristin Berger, Mr John O'Hare; and Mr Michael Dickson of the Department of Commerce; • Dr Claus Otto and Mr John Dagostino of Shell Australia; • Mr Brian Haggerty and Mr Shaun Gregory of Woodside Energy; • Dr Alan Bye and Mr Julius Matthys of BHP Billiton; and • Mr Andrew Harding, Mr Clayton Walker and Mr Michael Gollschewski of Rio Tinto.
Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.3 were noted.
4 Business ('\ 4.1 Hearing with Mr Mark Titley, Perth Global Technology Centre Manager; and Mr Peter \,~) Fairclough, General Manager-Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Australia. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.2 Hearing with Mr Gary Fitzgerald, Director State Workforce Planning; and Mr Simon Walker, Executive Director Policy Planning and Innovation, Department of Training and Workforce Development. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.3 Hearing with Mr Mark Webb, Acting Director General; Dr Bruce Mullan, Director Sheep Industry Development; and Ms Catherine Lyons, A/Director Strategy and Governance, Department of Agriculture and Food. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.4 Draft letter to Hon Mal Bryce, AD. C) Resolved, That the draft letter be sent to Mr Bryce. Secretariat to liaise with Mr Bryce and Members to determine an appropriate meeting date and time.
4.5 Schedule of further hearings and site visits: (i) Transport arrangements for Monday 18 April 2016. (ii) BHP Billiton Integrated Remote Operations Centre brochure. Noted.
Resolved, That the Committee hire a vehicle to transport members for the site visits on Monday 18 April 2016.
4.6 CEDA event: Innovation and transformation: leadership in the digital era. Noted.
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4.7 UWA Breakfast by the Bay: Developing an Innovation Ecosystem
Noted.
5 General Business Woodside Energy ASX announcement (dated 23 March 2016): Browse development update. Noted.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 104
Thursday 7 April 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.00 pm in the Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Minutes Consideration of Minutes No. 103 of 6 April 2016 was deferred.
3 Business
3.1 Hearing with Mr Ken Fitzpatrick, Chair, and Ms Miranda Taylor, CEO, National Energy Resources Australia. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 1.55 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 105
Tuesday 12 April 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.27 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 103 of 6 April 2016 and No. 104 of 7 April 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Mr Peter Kasprzak, Co-Founder and CEO, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 11 April 2016) providing details of an innovation presentation and workshop hosted by Deloitte Australia on 12 April 2016. 3.2 Ms Margaret Quirk, MLA, Chair, Community Development and Justice Standing Committee, Letter (dated 11 April 2016) informing that the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee has resolved to conduct an inquiry into 'building the resilience and engagement for at-risk youth through sport and culture'.
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3.3 Innovate Australia, Email (dated 11 April 2016) providing details of the (oil and gas innovatin network' event scheduled for 20 April 2016. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.3 were noted.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Hearing with Mr Frank Marra, Chief Executive Officer; Mrs Kerry Fijac, General Business Development and Marketing; and Mr John Clifton, Manager Strategy and Innovation, landCorp. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.2 Briefing by Mr Matt lamont, Executive Director, DownUnder GeoSolutions. At 10.45 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr Matt lamont, and undertook a tour of the DownUnder GeoSolutions computing facility, guided by Mr lamont and Mr Stuart Midgley. The tour concluded at 12.30 pm.
5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 12.30 pm.
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Meeting No. 106
Monday 18 April 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.00 am at Parliament House.
2 Minutes Consideration of Minutes No. 105 of 12 April 2016 was deferred.
3 Business Innovation Inquiry 3.1 Briefing by Mr John Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. At 9.30 am the Committee received a briefing from Mr John Fitzgerald, and undertook a tour ofthe Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. The tour concluded at 11.00 am.
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3.2 Briefing by Ms Cecelia Haddad, Manager Supply Chain Scheduling and Mr Gary Warden, Head of Group Technology, BHP Billiton. At 11.30 am the Committee received a briefing from Ms Cecelia Haddad and Mr Gary Warden, and undertook a tour of the BHP Billiton Integrated Remote Operations Centre, guided by Ms Haddad, Mr Warden, Mr Rob Carruthers, Manager Government Relations, and Ms Natalee Connor, Government Relations Specialist. The tour concluded at 12.30 pm.
3.3 Briefing by Mr Brodie McCulloch, Managing Director, Spacecubed. At 2.00 pm the Committee received a briefing from Mr Brodie McCulloch, and undertook a tour of the Spacecubed and FLUX business accelerator facilities. The tour concluded at 3.00 pm.
3.4 Briefing by Mr Michael Gollschewski, Managing Director - Pilbara Mines, and Mr John Lehfeldt, Manager, Production Systems, Rio Tinto Iron Ore. At 3.30 pm the Committee received a briefing from Mr Michael Gollschewski and Mr John lehfeldt, and undertook a tour of the Rio Tinto Operations Centre. The tour concluded at () 4.30 pm.
4 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 5.00 pm. /~'1S~ MR I.e. BLAYNEY, M~ DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 107
Tuesday 19 April 2016
Present: Mr I.C. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.15 am in Room 1 ofthe Legislative Council Committee Office, at 18-32 Parliament Place, West Perth.
2 Minutes 2.1 Minutes No. 105 of 12 April 2016 were confirmed as amended. 2.2 Minutes No. 106 of 18 April 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Dr Graham Jacobs, MLA, Chairman, Education and Health Standing Committee, Letted (dated 11 April 2016) informing that the Education and Health Standing Committee has resolved to conduct an inquiry into the prevention of Aboriginal youth suicide in remote areas.
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3.2 Mr Julius Matthys, Vice President Corporate Affairs, BHP Billiton Western Australia, letter (dated 14 April 2016) providing information supplementary to oral evidence given by BHP Billiton representatives on 23 March 2016. Correspondence out 3.3 Dr Matt lamont, Managing Director, DownUnder GeoSolutions, letter (dated 15 April 2016) thanking him for meeting with and briefing the Committee on the work of DownUnder GeoSolutions. Correspondence items 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 were noted. Correspondence item 3.2 was considered further at business item 4.4.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Hearing with Mr David Eaton, WA Small Business Commissioner and CEO; Ms Jacky Finlayson, Executive Director; Mr Martin Hasselbacher, Director Policy and Advocacy; and Ms Caragh Waller, Manager Business Information and Programs, Small Business Development Coporation. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.2 Hearing with Dr Alex Wonhas, Executive Director - Environment, Energy And Resources, CSIRO. The witness, having been examined, then retired.
4.3 Hearing with Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer - Western Region; and Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser, APPEA; and Mr Emmanuel Hondros, Manager, People Strategies, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia Policy and Advocacy; and Ms Caragh Waller, Manager Business Information and Programs, Small Business Development Corporation. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.4 Adoption of submissions. Resolved, That Submission No. 1Gb (Correspondence item 3.2) from BHP Billiton be adopted as a public submission to the Innovation Inquiry.
4.5 Possible further hearing with representatives of Curtin University. Resolved, That the Committee will convene a public hearing with Professor Andris Stelbovics, Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Science and Engineering; and Professor Brian Evans, Faculty Director Oil and Gas Initiatives, Dept of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University on a Wednesday sitting morning. 4.6 Meeting with Hon Mal Bryce AO. Discussed.
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4.7 Report scope, content and structure. Discussed.
5 Adjournment
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Meeting No. 108
Wednesday 11 May 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.c. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am in the Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 107 of 19 April 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
Correspondence in 3.1 Mr Tony Krsticevic, MLA, Member for Carine, Email (dated 20 April 2016) requesting that the Committee conduct an inquiry into and attaching various documents pertaining to the operations 3.2 Mr Martin Hasselbacher, Director Policy and Advocacy, Small Business Development Corporation, Email (dated 26 April 2016) providing statistical information on small businesses in WA.
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3.3 Mr Archie MacPherson, CEO, WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult, University of Warwick, Email (dated 29 April 2016) providing a copy of the presentation made during the Chairman's visit of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. 3.4 Dr Paul Marshall, Head - Strategic Partnerships, WMG, University of Warwick, Email (dated 3 May 2016) providing information about different funding models for various Catapult Centres, as well as further information about the Catapult Centre program generally. 3.5 Mr Sean Costello, Chief Executive Officer, DCNS Australia, Letter (dated 6 May 2016) inviting Committee Members to a DCNS innovation seminar in Perth on 24 May 2016. 3.6 Ms Sue MacLeman, Chief Executive Officer, MTPConnect Ltd, Email (dated 11 May 2016) providing information about the MedTech and Pharma Growth Centre. Innovation submissions received 3.7 Sub No. 28b: Ms Anne Driscoll, A/Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 6 May 2016) providing statistical information on R&D investment in WA. 3.8 Sub No. 46: Mr David Eaton, Small Business Commissioner, Small Businesses Development Corporation, Letter (dated 6 May 2016) outlining the SBDC's views on the Innovate UK's Small Business Research Initiative. 3.9 Sub No. 33c: Mr Mark Webb, A/Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, Letter (dated 9 May 2016) providing further information on matters associated with the Innovation Inquiry. Correspondence out 3.10 Mr Mark Webb, A/Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, Letter (dated 14 April 2016) requesting that the Department provide further information on a range of matters, and forward copies oftwo reports to the Committee. 3.11 Letters (dated 19 April 2016) of thanks for hosting Committee site visits to: • Mr John Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research; • Mr Julius Matthys, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs Western Australia, BHP Billiton; • Mr Brodie McCulloch, Managing Director, Spacecubed; and • Mr Michael Gollshewski, Managing Director - Pilbara Mines, Rio Tinto. 3.12 Ms Anne Driscoll, A/Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 20 April 2016) requesting operational data covering the history of the Australian Marine Complex. 3.13 Mr David Eaton, Small Business Commissioner, Small Business Development Corporation, Letter (dated 20 April 2016) requesting the SBDC's views on the Innovate UK's Small Business Research Initiative.
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3.14 Dr Alex Wonhas, Executive Director, Energy, Environment and Resources, CSIRO Letter (dated 20 April 2016) providing draft transcript of evidence for review. Identical letters were also sent to:
• Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer, APPEA; • Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Adviser, APPEA;
• Mr Emmanuel Hondros, Manager, People Strategies, CMEWA; • Mr David Eaton, Small Business Commissioner, SBDC; • Ms Jacqueline Finlayson, Executive Director, Small Business Services, SBDC; • Mrs Caragh Waller, Manager, Business Information and Programs, SBDC; and • Mr Martin Hasselbacher, Director, Policy and Advocacy, SBDC. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.14 were noted. Correspondence item 3.1 was considered further at General Business. Correspondence items 3.2, 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9 were considered further at Business item 4.1. Correspondence items 3.3 and 3.4 were considered further at Business item 4.2. Correspondence item 3.5 was considered further at Business item 4.6.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Adoption of submissions. Resolved, That Submissions No. 28b and 46 (Correspondence items 3.6 and 3.7) be adopted as public submissions to the Innovation Inquiry. Resolved, That Submission No. 33c (Correspondence 3.8) be adopted as a public submission to the Innovation Inquiry, with the attached report Target Market Opportunities in Asia for Western Australian Premium Products to be considered separately at the next meeting. Resolved, That submission 46a (Correspondence item 3.2) be adopted as a submission to the Innovation Inquiry, and that Mr David Eaton, Small Business Commissioner, be consulted to ensure that he has no objections to this. Resolved, That the Chairman write to the Department of Agriculture and Food requesting information on employment in Western Australia directly related to agriculture. 4.2 Chairman's investigative travel. Discussed. 4.3 Meeting with Hon Mal Bryce. Discussed. Mr Peter Kasprzak's (Innovate Australia) suggestion that the Committee make a present a plaque to Mr Bryce was noted. 4.4 Report adoption meeting. Discussed. 4.5 Scheduled site visit to OBJ Limited in Leederville.
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Discussed. Friday 27 May 2016 was identified as a possible date for the visit. 4.6 DCNS innovation seminar. Deferred forfurther discussion after the Budget Estimates Committee schedule is published.
5 General Business 5.1 Request by Mr Tony Krsticevic, MLA, Member for Carine, that the Committee conduct an inquiry into The Committee met with Mr Krsticevic at 11.20 am and discussed his letter and request. Mr Kristicevic left the meeting at 11.40 am. Resolved, That the Chairman write to the Department of Commerce to advise of: • the Committee's interest in particularly as it relates to the implications for the state's regulation of retirement villages; and • the Committee's understanding that the Department is conducting an investigation into The Chairman's letter will also request: • information on, and the status of, the Department's investigation into the operations and • any information associated with that may be relevant for improving the regulation of retirement villages in WA.
6 Adjournment mittee adjourned at 11.45 am.
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Meeting No. 109
Wednesday 18 May 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10 am at Room 4, Level I, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 108 of 11 May 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Out 3.1 Ms Anne Driscoll, Acting Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 11 May 2016) requesting information on any investigations being undertaken by the Department in respect of the operations of ••••• 3.2 Mr Mark Webb, Acting Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, Letter (dated 16 May 2016) requesting clarification about the distribution of the Target Market Opportunities in Asia for Western Australian Premium Products Report. 3.3 Mr Mark Webb, Acting Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, Letter (dated 16 May 2016) requesting information about agriculture sector employment numbers in WA.
Noted.
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4 Business 4.1 Hearing 10.15 am: Curtin University: Professor Brian Evans, Faculty Director of Oil & Gas Initiatives; and Professor Andris Stelbovics, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Science & Engineering The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. 4.2 Meeting with Hon Dr Mal Bryce AO Briefing paper 118: Meeting with Hon Dr Mal Bryce AD Discussed. Resolved, That a copy of the meeting notes be provided to Dr Bryce to give him an opportunity to clarify the notes or provide additional information. 4.3 Information from Department of Commerce Resolved, that the Department of Commerce be asked to provide information on the number of FTEs in the Industry and Innovation Division, as discussed during the hearing of 16 March 2016. 4.4 Report from Department of Agriculture and Food (Correspondence Item 3.2) Discussed. Item deferred until response received from DAFWA.
5 General Business 5.1 Information on ••••••(Correspondence Item 3.1} Secretariat advised of meeting being held with Ms Driscoll on 2 June 2016. Noted.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.30 am.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 110
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MlA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MlA Mr P.C. Tinley, MlA MrT.K. Waldron, MlA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.57 am at Room 4, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 109 of 18 May 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in 3.1 Hon Nick Goiran, MlC, Chairman, Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission, Letter (dated 12 May 2016) advising of a new Inquiry. 3.2 Mr Mark Webb, Acting Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food, letter (dated 18 May 2016) confirming that the Target Market Opportunities in Asia for· Western Australia Premium Products report is available for distribution without restriction. 3.3 Mr Peter Kasprzak, Co-Founder and CEO, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 3 June 2016) advising of the filming of Innovate Australia's 'Innovation Conversation' with Hon Dr Mal Bryce.
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3.4 Ms Hadas Kroitoru, Program Manager - Asia Pacific Desk, MATIMOP - The Israeli Centre for R&D, Email (dated 6 June 2016) providing the 'Bilateral Cooperation Agreement - Steps for Getting Started' document, and a template example of a cooperation agreement between Israel and a partner state. 3.5 Ms Lucie Buchan, Account Coordinator, Buchan Pty Ltd, Email (dated 10 June 2016) advising of the establishment of Twitter and Linkedln accounts for the Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Growth Centre, MTPConnect. 3.6 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 9 June 2016) advising of the Department's awareness of Israel's 'Industrial R&D Cooperation Programs'. 3.7 Mr Peter Conran, Director General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Letter (dated 14 June 2016) advising of the Department's awareness of Israel's 'Industrial R&D Cooperation Programs'. 3.8 Mr Giles Nunis, Chief Executive & Government ClO, Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, Email (dated 15 June 2016) advising that the future of the Innovation Centre of WA is presently under consideration. Innovation Inquiry submissions received 3.9 Sub No. 28c: Ms Anne Driscoll, Acting Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 20 May 2016) providing information on the history of the AMC-CUF. 3.10 Sub No. 13b: Mr Simon Walker, Executive Director, Policy Planning and Innovation, Department of Training and Workforce Development, Email (dated 20 May 2016) providing information on Advanced Manufacturing Training in WA. 3.11 Sub No. 33d: Mr Jim Eftos, Acting Director General, Department of Food and Agriculture, Letter (dated 25 May 2016) providing information on employment in and around the state's agriculture and food sector. 3.12 Sub No. 28d: Ms Anne Driscoll, Acting Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 2 June 2016) providing information about R&D investment by the WA Government. 3.13 Sub 33c: addition of the Target Market Opportunities in Asia for Western Australia Premium Products report to DAFWA's submission no. 33c (refer to correspondence item 3.2). Correspondence out 3.14 Ms Anne Driscoll, Acting Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 18 May 2016) requesting information about R&D investment by the WA Government. 3.15 Hon Dr Mal Bryce, Letter (dated 18 May 2016) thanking him for hosting and briefing Committee Members on 13 May 2016, and providing a copy of notes made of the meeting for him to confirm. 3.16 Mr Peter Conran, Director General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Letter (dated 7 June 2016) providing information about Israel's 'Industrial R&D Cooperation Programs' and requesting information in relation to those programs.
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3.17 Mr Stephen Wood, Director General, Department of State Development, Letter (dated 7 June 2016) providing information about Israel's 'Industrial R&D Cooperation Programs' and requesting information in relation to those programs. 3.18 Letters of thanks to those visited by the Chairman during his visit to the UK and Israel. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.18 were noted. Correspondence items 3.9 to 3.13 were considered further at Business item 4.1.
4 Business 4.1 Adoption of submissions. Resolved, That Submissions No. 28c, 13b, 33d, 28d and 33c (Correspondence items 3.9 to 3.13) be adopted as public submissions to the Innovation Inquiry. 4.2 Chairman's report on investigative travel to the UK and Israel-for noting. Noted. 4.3 Adoption of Innovation Inquiry report.
(i) Addendum to Chapter 9-for noting (ii) Briefing paper 119: Direct quotes from Committee briefings (iii) Report consideration and adoption Business items 4.3(i) and 4.3{ii) were noted. Resolved, That the Secretariat write to the people listed in Briefing Paper 119, advising that the Committee is quoting directly from their evidence and asking whether they are comfortable with this. The Secretariat is authorised to provide these witnesses with the indicated report excerpts as contextual information, as appropriate.
Committee considered and amended page vii and Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 up to and including paragraph 4.50 ofthe draft report.
Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, Chairman, advised the Committee that he had misplaced his copy of the draft report and that efforts were underway to retrieve it.
5 General Business 5.1 __potential inquiry
Update on secretariat meeting with A/Director General, Department of Commerce, and the Commissioner for Consumer Protection regarding their investigations. Discussed. Further consideration of this issue was deferred until Parliament resumes after the July 2016 winter recess.
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6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 111
Friday 17 June 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.40 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 110 of 15 June 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
Nil.
4 Business
4.1 Adoption of Innovation Inquiry Report
The Committee considered the amended draft report up to and including Chapter 4, paragraph 4.50 and considered and amended the draft report from Chapter 4, paragraph 4.51 up to the end of Chapter 7.
5 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 12.30 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 112
Wednesday 22 June 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.35 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 111 of 17 June 2016 were confirmed. Correspondence 3.1 Professor Roy Green, Dean, UTS Business School, Email (dated 17 June 2016) advising of an amendment he would like to the quote used in the Innovation Inquiry report from his briefing with the Committee. 3.2 Mr Peter Cheswith, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Canberra, Email (dated 16 June 2016) adVising he is happy for the Committee to quote from his briefing as advised. 3.3 Mr Paul Russell, Executive Director, Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation, Email (dated 17 June 2016) advising he is happy for the Committee to quote from his briefing as advised.
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Correspondence Out 3.4 Letter to Dr Leanna Read, Chief Scientist, South Australia, advising that the Committee intended to quote directly from her briefing in relation to the Innovation Inquiry.
Similar letters were sent to: Mr Yasser EI-Ansary; Mr Paul Russell; Hon Dr Mal Bryce; Mr Peter Chesworth; Mr Justin Hanney; Prof Roy Green; and Mr Simon Smith. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.4 Noted.
3 Business
Innovation Inquiry
4.1 Adoption of report Discussed. Resolved, That the report titled Growing WA through Innovation. The Western Australian Government's role in fostering innovation to expand and diversify the economy be adopted as amended. Resolved, That the secretariat will develop maps of the AMC, the QEII Medical Centre and the Curtin University precincts and provide to members for adoption for the Innovation Inquiry report through an out of session resolution. Resolved, That secretariat is authorised to insert the adopted maps into the Innovation Inquiry report and to make minor corrections of a grammatical and technical nature to the report to prepare it for tabling and publication.
4 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.40 am.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 113
Wednesday 29 June 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.00 am at Room 4, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 112 of 22 June 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Dr Leanna Read, Chief Scientist of South Australia, Email (dated 21 June 2016) confirming that she is happy for the Committee to quote from her briefing as advised. 3.2 Ms Julie Skaro, Executive Assistant, Office of the Lead Deputy Secretary, Victorian Department of Economic Development- Jobs, Transport and Resources, Email (dated 21 June 2016) confirming that Mr Justin Hanney is happy for the Committee to quote from his briefing as advised. 3.3 Ms Shana Pascoa, Executive Operations Manager, AVCAL Australia, Email (dated 22 June 2016) advising that Mr EI-Ansary is happy for the Committee to quote from his briefing as advised.
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3.4 Mr Tim Owen, Office of the Secretary, NSW Department of Industry, Emails (dated 22 June 2016) confirming that Mr Simon Smith is happy for the Committee to quote from his briefing as advised. 3.5 Mr Dylan Caporn, Reporter, The West Australia, Email (dated 27 June 2016) enquiring about the plans of the Committee to undertake investigative travel during the winter recess. Noted.
4 Business Innovation Inquiry 4.1 Reporting tabling-media conference. Discussed. The Committee also discussed the possibility of convening a similar event to promote awareness of the report in the future.
5 Committee Business Schedule July to December 2016
5.1 Briefing paper 112: Work program July to December 2016 Discussed. Resolved, that the Secretariat is authorised to make enquiries as necessary to further the work of the Committee for the remainder of 2016.
5.2 DomGas Alliance request Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee convene hearings with the Independent Market Operator and the DomGas Alliance in relation to the composition of the Gas Statement of Opportunities. Resolved, that the Secretariat contact the DomGas Alliance to determine the currency of the issues raised and to request a copy of the Wood Mackenzie analysis referred to by the DomGas Alliance.
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Discussed. Further consideration of this matter was deferred until the Committee has concluded its work on the issues relating to domestic gas (as per item 5.2).
5.4 Agency Reviews Discussed.
5.5 Tabling of Minutes Resolved, That the Minutes of the Committee's meetings for this term of parliament be tabled on 17 November 2016. Tabling of the Minutes will be placed on the agenda for the meeting of 9 November to allow consideration of redacted material.
5.5 2015-2016 Annual Report Discussed.
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5.6 Secretariat leave Discussed. The PRO's assistance on another Committee over the July/August recess was noted.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.03 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 114
Wednesday 24 August 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.04 am at Room 2, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 113 of 29 June 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In: 3.1 Mr Kym Bills, CEO, WA: ERA, Email (dated 5 July 2016) providing positive feedback on the Committee's innovation inquiry report. 3.2 Mr Michael Dickson, Department of Commerce, Email (dated 5 July 2016) providing positive feedback on the Committee's innovation inquiry report.
3.3 Mr Richard Kell, Chairman, the Warren Centre, Letter (dated 8 July 2016) congratulating the committee on the innovation inquiry report.
3.4 Prof Paul Johnson, Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Australia, Letter (dated 13 July 2016) congratulating the committee on the innovation inquiry report.
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3.5 Mr Peter Kasprzak, CEO, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 18 July 2016) inviting the Committee to the Innovation Safari Tour (for further consideration at item 4.3). 3.6 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Officer, APPEA, Email (dated 19 July 2016) congratulating the committee on the innovation inquiry report.
3.7 Han Nick Goiran, MlC, Chairman, Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission, letter (dated 20 July 2016) advising of that committee's reinstatement of an inquiry.
3.8 Mr David Karr, CEO, Interspacial Systems, Email (dated 28 July 2016) commenting on the Committee's innovation inquiry report. 3.9 Mr Garry Baverstock, Director, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 15 August 2016) providing feedback on the innovation inquiry report. 3.10 Mr John O'Hare, Department of Commerce, Email (dated 17 August 2016) providing feedback on the Committee's Innovation Forum. 3.11 Mr Eckhard Bremer, Chief Financial Officer, Hofmann Engineering, Email (dated 17 August 2016) thanking the Committee forthe Innovation Forum. 0 3.12 Ms Deborah Dawson, Office of the leader of the Opposition, Email (dated 18 August 2016) apologising that Mr Mark McGowan, MLA, was not able to attend the Innovation Forum. 3.13 Mr David Karr, CEO, Interspacial Systems, Email (dated 18 August 2016) thanking the Committee for the Innovation Forum and providing further comment. 3.14 Mr Saul Kavonic, Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie, Email (dated 19 August 2016) providing domestic gas analysis, requesting this be accepted as closed correspondence. Refer Item 4.4(c). 3.15 Mr Nigel Pratt, Clerk of the legislative Council, and Ms Kirsten Robinson, Clerk of the legislative Assembly, letter (dated 19 August 2016) inviting the Committee Chairman, Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, to a working lunch with the Parliamentary Delegation from the legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. Correspondence Out
3.16 Hon Michael Sutherland, Speaker, letter (dated 5 July 2016) requesting funding for the Committee's innovation forum on 17 August 2016. 3.17 Hon Sue Ellery MlC, letter (dated 8 July 2016) inviting her to the Growing WA through Innovation Forum. Note: the same letter was sent to all Members of the legislative Assembly and legislative Council.
3.18 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, letter (dated 27 July 2016) requesting representatives from the DomGas Alliance attend a committee hearing on 24 August 2016. 3.19 Mr Cameron Parrotte, Manager, AEMO Western Australia, letter (dated 27 July 2016) requesting representatives from AEMO attend a committee hearing on 7 September 2016. 3.20 Mr Saul Kavonic, Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie, letter (dated 9 August 2016) requesting Wood Mackenzie analysis relating to domestic gas supply and asking if Wood Mackenzie would attend a hearing in relation to the GSOO. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.20 were Noted.
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4 Business 4.1 Ratification of out of session resolutions Resolved, That Members of the Committee are authorised to disclose the information provided by witnesses during its site visits and briefings held for the Innovation inquiry. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker requesting funding to hold a public forum at Technology Park Bentley or some other suitable location to promote the work of the Committee and its innovation inquiry report. 4.2 Feedback from Innovation Forum at Technology Park Bentley Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee prepare a report on the innovation forum for tabling in the Legislative Assembly.
4.3 Future invitations from Innovate Australia Resolved, That the Secretariat advise Innovate Australia that as the Committee has completed its innovation inquiry and is currently engaged in other work, it would not be able to attend any further WA-State of Innovation Summits.
4.4 Domestic Gas Issue (a) 10.30 am hearing with representatives of the DomGas Alliance: Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance; and Mr Tim Langmead, Diretcor, External Relations, Fortescue Metals Group The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. Briefing Paper No. 121 Noted. (b) Possible resolution authorising the Chairman to declare that evidence will be taken in closed session Resolved, that the Chairman is authorised to declare that evidence will be taken in closed session as required throughout the hearing with DomGas Alliance and with AEMO (on 7 September 2016). (c) Possible hearing with Wood Mackenzie Resolved, That the document provided by Wood Mackenzie (at correspondence item 3.14) be treated as closed evidence. Resolved, That Wood Mackenzie be invited to attend a closed hearing on 7 September 2016.
5 General Business Nil.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 115
Wednesday 7 September 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MlA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MlA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
Apologies: MrT.K. Waldron, MlA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05am at Room 2, levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 114 of 24 August 2016 were confirmed. 3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Mr John O'Hare, Director, Labour Relations and Industry Development, Department of Commerce, Email (dated 1 September 2016) providing a copy of the WA:ERA newsletter mentioning the Committee's innovation forum. Correspondence Out 3.2 Mr Saul Kavonic, Head Analyst Australasia, Wood Mackenzie, Email (dated 24 August 2016) advising that the Committee had accepted the Wood Mackenzie report provided on 19 August 2016 as closed evidence, and confirming Wood Mackenzie was required to attend a closed hearing on 7 September 2016.
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3.3 Mr Peter Kasprzak, CEO, Innovate Australia, Email (dated 29 August 2016) advising that because the Innovation Inquiry was complete the Committee would no longer be able to attend further Innovate Australia events. 3.4 Mr Matthew Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Letter (dated 29 August 2016) providing a copy of the hearing transcript of 24 August 2016 for correction. 3.5 Mr Tim Langmead, Director, External Relations, Fortescue Metals Group, Letter (dated 29 August 2016) providing a copy of the hearing transcript of 24 August 2016 for correction. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.5 were Noted.
4 Business 4.1 Domestic Gas Hearings Briefing Paper No. 122 Noted. (a) 10.15 am hearing with representatives of AEMO: Mr Cameron Parrotte (Executive General Manager WA); Ms Neetika Kapani (A/Group Manager Operations & Technology); and Mr Joachim (Joe) Tan (Senior Analyst System Capacity The witnesses, having been examined, then retired. Resolved, That the documents provided by the AEMO during the hearing (the agenda and minutes of stakeholder consultation meeting of 16 August 2016) be accepted as evidence.
(b) 11 am Closed hearing with Mr Saul Kavonic, Head Analyst Australasia: Wood Mackenzie The witness, having been examined, then retired. Resolved, That the document titled WA gas supply Outlook August 2016 provided during the hearing be accepted as closed evidence. Resolved, That the transcripts from the DomGas Alliance hearing of 24 August 2016 and the AEMO hearing of 7 September 2016 be placed on the Committee's website.
4.2 Report adoption and tabling (a) Annual Report-proposed adopt 14 September; table 15 September (b) Innovation Forum-proposed adopt 14 September; table 22 September (c) Domestic Gas-proposed adopt 21 September/12 October; table 13 October Discussed. Resolved, that the Annual Report and the Innovation forum report be placed on the agenda for meeting of 14 September for deliberation and adoption. The annual report to be tabled on 15 September; the Innovation Forum report to be tabled on 22 September 2015. The Domestic Gas report to be deliberated and tabled in October.
4.3 Work program for October and November 2016 Discussed. Resolved, that the Department of Commerce be invited to attend a closed hearing on Wednesday 21 September 2016 in relation to the management
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Resolved, that the Committee write to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly authorising her to issue a summons to the Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection to produce his report on his investigations into the management of and the status of those investigations. Resolved, that representatives of ••••••• be invited to attend a hearing on Wednesday 21 September 2016. Resolved, that the Committee write to Mr Tony Krsticevic, MLA, and a Labor member of the Legislative Assembly (yet to be nominated), inviting them to attend the hearings on Wednesday 21 September in relation to the management of •••••••
5 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 116
Wednesday 14 September 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr J. Norberger, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.55 am at Room 5, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 115 of 7 September 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence in
3.1 Mr Colin Murphy, Auditor General, Letter (dated 6 September 2016) advising on the status of current audits.
3.2 Ms Anne Driscoll, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 12 September 2016) outlining the areas covered by their investigation of ••••••
3.3 Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 12 September 2016) outlining the Department's investigations concerning and their status.
3.4 Mr Saul Kavonic, Analyst, Wood Mackenzie, Email (dated 12 September 2016) regarding closed evidence and potential presentation to other members of parliament.
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Correspondence out
3.5 Ms Anne Driscoll, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 8 September 2016) requesting attendance at a closed hearing in relation to ••••••• 3.6 Ms Kirsten Robinson, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Letter (dated 8 September 2016), authorising her to issue a summons to the Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection for the requested information in relation to ••••••• 3.7 Mr David Hillyard, Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Letter (dated 8 September 2016), advising that the Committee had authorised the Clerk to issue a summons for the production of the requested information in relation to ••••••• 3.8 ~~:======~~Iinviting 0 attend Letter a hearing (dated on 218 SeptemberSeptember 2016)2016. 3.9 Ms Anne Driscoll, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 9 September 2016) requesting confirmation of what the department is investigating in relation to ••• ••••asking if providing that information to them would interfere with the Department's investigations. 3.10 Mr Tony Krsticevic, MLA, Member for Carine, Letter (dated 8 September 2016) advising of the closed hearings and inviting him to attend. 3.11 Mr Saul Kavonic, Analyst, Wood Mackenzie, Letter (dated 12 September 2016) providing copy of transcript for correction. Note: similar letters sent to witnesses from AEMO hearing of 7 September 2016
3.12 Ms Margaret Quirk, MLA, Member for Girrawheen, Letter (dated 13 September 20~6) advising of the closed hearings and inviting hER to attend. Correspondence items 3.1 to 3.12 were Noted.
4 Business 4.1 Adoption of 2015-2016 Annual Report Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee's report titled Annual Report 2015-2016 be adopted and tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 15 September 2016. 4.2 Adoption of Innovation Forum Report Resolved, That the Committee's report titled Growing WA through Innovation Forum be adopted and tabled in the Legislative Assembly on 22 September 2016. 4.3 update Discussed. Resolved, That the information provided by the Department of Commerce (at item 3.2) in relation to the areas being investigated be provided to The Committee decided to ask the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and the Principal Research Officer to meet with the Member for Carine and the Member for Girrawheen to discuss their appearance at the closed hearings.
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4.4 Gas Statement of Opportunities Report update
Discussed.
Resolved, That the •••••••••••• be asked to meet with the Committee to discuss issues relating to the compilation of the gas statement of opportunities.
Resolved, That be given the opportunity to review the closed evidence provided by Wood Mackenzie prior to them meeting with the Committee.
5 General Business
5.1 Presentation to Members of Parliament by Wood Mackenzie (refer item 3.4)
Resolved, That the Committee would host a presentation by Wood Mackenzie on Australian LNG on Thursday 20 October 2016 at 1 pm.
Resolved, That the Committee write to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly requesting funding to host the Wood Mackenzie presentation on Australian LNG.
6 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 117
Wednesday 21 September 2016
Present: Mr I.C Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.C Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 9.35 am at Room 1, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 116 of 14 September 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
Correspondence in
3.1 Mr Cameron Parrotte, Executive General Manager, AEMO, Email (dated 14 September 2016) clarifying hearing evidence.
Correspondence out 3.2 Email (dated 14 September 2016) providing a summary of the matters that will be addressed at the hearing on 21 September 2016.
Correspondence items 3.1 and 3.2 were Noted.
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4 Business
4.1 Management oft•••••• (a) Mr Tony Krsticevic, MLA, Member for Carine, and Ms Margaret Quirk, Member for Girrawheen Mr Krsticevic and Ms Quirk joined the meeting at 9.45 am and departed at 11.45 am. Mr Krsticevic declared that he was a financial member of••••••• Resolved, That a copy of the letter from the Department of Commerce (dated 27 May 2016; Item 3.3 of meeting 116) be provided to Ms Quirk for use during the meeting. This document was returned by Ms Quirk at the end of the hearings.
(b) Briefing Paper No. 123 for noting. Noted.
(c) Department of Commerce: Ms Anne Driscoll, Director General; Mr David Hillyard, Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection. The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
The witnesses, having been examined, then retired.
4.2 Domestic Gas-Compilation of GSOO (a) Invitation to to meeting with Committee on 12 April 2016. Discussed.
Secretariat to make arrangements to provide ••••••••••• with the closed evidence from Wood Mackenzie. (b) Wood Mackenzie LNG Australia presentation on 20 October Discussed.
5 General Business 5.1 Possible site visit to DAFWA Discussed.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 11.55 am /Ck -?jt7t- MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES
Meeting No. 118
Wednesday 12 October 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman)
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10 am at Room 3, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 117 of 21 September 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence Correspondence In 3.1 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, letter (dated 21 September 2016) providing additional information in relation to the GSOO review. 3.2 Mr Adam Welch, Senior Policy Advisor, APPEA, Email to Mr Ian Blayney, MLA (dated 23 September 2016) providing a briefing note on the WA domestic gas policy. 3.3 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Email (dated 23 September 2016) providing information on the allocation by AEMO of a Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Alliance .
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3.4 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Email (dated 23 September 2016) providing additional information on the allocation by AEMO of a Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Alliance. 3.5 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Email (dated 30 September 2016) confirming calculation of Pluto domestic gas supply timing. 3.6 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Email (dated 3 October 2016) providing additional suggestions regarding the GSOO. 3.7 Letter (dated 4 October 2016) providing information onl gas arrangements. 3.8 Letter (dated 10 October
3.9 Email (dated 11 October 2016) requesting information provided by ••••litem 3.8) be accepted as closed. Correspondence Out 3.10 All Members of WA Parliament, Email (dated 21 September 2016) inviting members to the Wood Mackenzie LNG briefing on 20 October. 3.11 Letter (dated 22 September 2016) requesting information in relation to the WA domestic gas policy. 3.12 Letter (dated 22 September 2016) requesting information in relation to the WA domestic gas policy. 3.13 Mr Matt Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Email (dated 23 September 2016) asking for information on the allocation by AEMO of a Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Alliance. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.13 Noted.
4 Business 4.1 Domestic gas-GSOO review (a) ••••• joined the meeting at 10.15 am and departed at 11.05 am. Resolved, That the discussion with was held in closed session. (b) Report progress Discussed. Resolved, That the Letter received from
be accepted as Closed correspondence.
Resolved, That the Letter received from ••••••••••••••••• (dated 10 October 2016), at Item 3.8 be accepted as Closed correspondence. (c) Confirm resolution to give ••••••••••further closed evidence. Resolved, That ••••• be given a copy of the DomGas Alliance letter dated 21 September 2016 (at Item 3.1).
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Resolved, That'======~~~~~~be given a copy of the letters from I Item 3.7 and 3.8}. (d) Meeting with ••• lpm on Thursday 13 October 2016. Confirmed. 4.2 (a) Progress Discussed. Resolved, That the Committee write to the Department of Commerce requesting that they progress their investigations into s soon as possible and report back to the Committee on the outcomes of, and actions taken in relation to, those investigations. 4.3 Work Program for November 2016 Discussed. 4.4 Government response to the Innovation Inquiry Discussed.
5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 11.10 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 119
Thursday 13 October 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Nil
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.05 pm in the Aboriginal Peoples Room, Parliament House.
2 Minutes
Adoption of Minutes No. 118 of 12 October 2016 deferred.
3 Correspondence In
3.1 Mr David Hillyard, Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Email (dated 13 October 2016) asking if the committee would like the information discussed during the hearing of 21 September 2016.
Noted.
4 Business 4.1 (a) Meeting with •••••••lre GSOO ••••••••joined the meeting at 1 pm and departed at 1.45 pm . Resolved, That the discussion with •••••• was held in closed session.
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4.2 (a) Information offered by the Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection (at Item 3.1) Discussed.
Resolved, That the Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection be asked to provide the Committee with the information offered, and that this information then be provided to Mr Tony Krsticevic, MLA, and Ms Margaret Quirk, MLA.
5 Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 1.55 pm.
MR I.C. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 120
Wednesday 19 October 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA MrT.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10.05 am at Room 5, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes
Minutes No. 118 of 12 October 2016 were confirmed.
Minutes No. 119 of 13 October were confirmed.
3 Correspondence
Correspondence In
3.1 Ms Anne Driscoll, Director General, Department of Commerce, Letter (dated 13 October 2016) the rtment report back to the Committee at the completion of its investigations
3.2 Mr David Hillyard, Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Email provided information offered during a Committee hearing relating
Correspondence Out
3.3 Member for Girrawheen, Letter (dated 18 October 2016) providing information 0 and the Department of Commerce investigator contact details.
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3.4 Mr Tony Carine, Letter (dated 18 October 2016) providing information on d the Department of Commerce investigator contact details. Correspondence Items 3.1 to 3.4 were noted.
4 Business
4.1 Domestic Gas-GSOO Review (a) Report deliberation and adoption Resolved, That the report titled The Compilation of the Gas Statement of Opportunities up to and including paragraph 6.25, together with the appendices, be adopted as amended.
Resolved, That a list of issues deserving further consideration be developed for inclusion in the titled The Compilation of the Gas Statement of Opportunities after paragraph 6.25, and that the list be adopted for inclusion in the report on Thursday 20 October 2016. Resolved, That the secretariat is authorised to make minor corrections of a grammatical, typographical and technical nature to the report to prepare it for tabling and publication.
4.1
Resolved, That Mr Ian Blayney, MLA, is authorised to write to the Economics and Industry Standing Committee in the 40th Parliament:
• advising them that the current Committee had undertaken some iminary work in closed session in relation to the issues relating to as referred by the Member for Carine and being investigated by the Department of Commerce; and
• encouraging that Committee to consider undertaking an inquiry into and the adequacy of legislation and policy to address such situations.
5 General Business 5.1 Wood Mackenzie Australian LNG presentation-20 October 2016
Noted. 5.1 Work Program for November 2016 Resolved, That the consideration of the minutes for tabling now be undertaken on 9 November.
Resolved, That the Committee undertake a site visit to the Department of Agriculture and Food on 16 November 2016.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 10.55 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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Meeting No. 121
Thursday 20 October 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MLA (Chairman) Mr F.M. Logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr J. Norberger, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA
1 Meeting of the Committee
The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 1.50 pm at Room 1-49, Legislative Assembly Committee Room, Levell, Parliament House.
2 Business 2.1 Adoption of the GSOO report Resolved, That the following be added to the report titled The Compilation 0/ the Gas Statement o/Opportunities so that paragraph 6.25 reads:
The following are a number of issues that the Committee feels might usefully be addressed in any inquiry into the GSOO by the Economics and Industry Standing Committee of the 40th Parliament:
• the way in which the Department of State Development monitors and reports on producers' compliance with their supply and marketing obligations under the WA domestic gas policy and/or state agreements; • what consideration government has given to the significant differences in the supply forecasts and whether there is any level of complacency in government in relation to the forecast oversupply of domestic gas, particularly given the potential for demand destruction; • the need for greater transparency on domestic gas agreements that are not subject to State Agreement Acts so as to provide greater certainty and accuracy in forecasts;
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• the likelihood that the WA domestic gas market can operate as a competitive market; • the way in which government monitors the performance of AEMO as the compiler of the GSOO and the accuracy of the GSOO; • the possible need for AEMO to develop a more formal annual process for gathering information for the GSOO; and • whether the GSOO could usefully: o include commentary on how the WA market compares with markets in other states;
o place greater focus on the availability of gas for existing industrial users, and to consider the potential for 'demand destruction' associated with uncertainty over the availability of future gas for those users;
o provide insight into spot and future market pricing in the WA gas market, as it does in other states; o include commentary on the potential future role of gas in an energy market for which renewable sources are likely to play an increasingly significant role; o include commentary on the market price of gas in WA and possible movements in domestic gas pricing over the forecast period; and
o include an assessment of the accuracy of previous forecasts and an explanation of any variation between the forecast and the actual level of gas supplied into the market. Resolved, That the report titled The Compilation of the Gas Statement of Opportunities be adopted as amended.
3 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 1.55 pm.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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MINUTES Meeting No. 122
Wednesday 9 November 2016
Present: Mr I.e. Blayney, MlA (Chairman) Mr F.M. logan, MLA (Deputy Chairman) Mr 1. Norberger, MLA Mr P.e. Tinley, MLA Mr T.K. Waldron, MLA
Apologies: Nil at present
1 Meeting of the Committee The Economics and Industry Standing Committee met at 10 am at 1, Levell, 11 Harvest Terrace, West Perth.
2 Minutes Minutes No. 120 of 19 October 2016 were confirmed.
Minutes No. 121 of 20 October 2016 were confirmed.
3 Correspondence 3.1 Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer WA, APPEA, Letter (dated 21 October 2016) providing comment on the GSOO. 3.2 Mr Joe Ariayaratnam, General Manager, WA, NT & Asia, Santos Ltd, Letter (dated 24 October 2016) providing comment on the GSOO and evidence provided by the DomGas Alliance.
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3.3 Mr Stedman Ellis, Chief Operating Officer WA, APPEA, Letter (dated 10 November 2016) advising their letter (at Item 3.1) was received after the Committee had finalised its report, but would be placed on the Committee's website.
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3.5 Mr Matthew Brown, Executive Director, DomGas Alliance, Letter (dated 10 November 2016) providing a copy of the GSOO report and thanking him for drawing the matter to the Committee's attention.
Note: Items 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 will be posted following tabling of the GSOO report on 10 November 2016.
4 Business 4.1 GSOO Review correspondence for publication Discussed.
Resolved, That correspondence from the DomGas Alliance (dated 11 January 2016 and 21 September 2016) be placed on the Committee's website. Resolved, That correspondence from APPEA and Santos (Items 3.1 and 3.2) be placed on the Committee's website.
Resolved, That the Committee write to APPEA and Santos thanking them for their correspondence, providing a copy of the GSOO report, and noting that their correspondence was received after the GSOO report had been finalised.
4.2 Visit to Department of Agriculture and Food The Committee's visit to DAFWA at 10 am on Wednesday 16 November 2016 was noted.
4.3 Review of Minutes for tabling Discussed. Resolved, That on 17 November 2016 the Committee table the minutes of its meetings no. 1 to 121 as redacted, and meeting no. 122 as redacted if confirmed prior to 17 November 2016. 4.4 Management of correspondence until the House is prorogued at which time all Committee business is suspended.
Resolved, That the Chairman and Deputy Chairman are authorised to respond to all correspondence received from 16 November to the prorogation of the 39th parliament.
5 General Business 5.1 Committee Christmas lunch Discussed. The Committee decided to have its Christmas lunch on Thursday 15 December at 12.30 pm.
6 Adjournment
The Committee adjourned at 10.35 am.
MR I.e. BLAYNEY, MLA DR LORAINE ABERNETHIE CHAIRMAN PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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