Environment Protection Authority

In reply to the Hon. M.C. PARNELL (7 November 2018).

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): The Department for Environment and Water has advised that:

1. No. The Minister for Environment and Water was not aware of the content of the notification placed by the EPA in The Advertiser and Portside Messenger on 7 November 2018. The EPA has since advised that it made an administrative error and in no way attempted to mislead the community in regard to the nature of the EPA's consultation on this important proposal.

2. The EPA published an amended notification in both The Advertiser and Portside Messenger on 14 November 2018. The EPA is committed to engaging with the community for the entirety of the project. Submissions on all aspects of the proposal and the licence application close on 30 November 2018. If a licence is subsequently drafted, the EPA will seek further public comment.

3. The EPA has updated the information published on its website, consistent with the amended notifications.