House of Assembly: Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Electricity Prices

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (14:24): My question is for the Minister for Regional Development. Has Nyrstar advised the minister that forecast electricity prices will put its operations in Port Pirie in jeopardy, even after its current productivity and environmental upgrades are completed; and, if so, what is the government's response?

The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Frome—Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Local Government) (14:24): I thank the member for his question. The discussion with Nyrstar is being held next week, so I am not too sure what will be in there.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan: They haven't told you?

The Hon. G.G. BROCK: There has been some discussion. Certainly, we are having further discussions next Thursday.