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Monday, 9 February 2015

Grievance Debate

WestConnex (Question No. 556)

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Share this | | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, in writing, on 28 October 2014:

What assurances does the Australian Government require about the level of consultation with affected communities in respect of (a) Stage 1, (b) Stage 2, and (c) Stage 3, of the WestConnex project.

Photo of Warren TrussWarren Truss (Wide Bay, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

The WestConnex Delivery Authority (WDA) is implementing a community consultation programme, details of which are contained on the WestConnex website at www.westconnex.com.au. Departmental officials monitor and keep updated on those consultation activities.