House debates Grievance Debate

WestConnex (Question No. 556)

Monday, 9 February 2015 House of Representatives

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

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.

Warren Truss

Warren Truss Wide Bay, National Party, Leader of the Nationals

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.