Hansard Page ECITA: 135 (21 Oct)

Senator Ludlam asked:
Senator LUDLAM-Has the company provided any advice to your office on the level of environmental assessment that their expansion plans might reasonably require under the EPBC Act?

Mr Hughes-I believe they have given an undertaking that they will be making a referral.

Senator LUDLAM-They will be making a referral under EPBC?

Mr Hughes-I understand that.

Senator LUDLAM-As far as you are aware. Minister, could I ask you to take a similar question on  notice on behalf of the minister.

Answers:
Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) has not provided advice to the Minister's office on the level of environmental assessment that their expansion plans might reasonably require under the EPBC Act.