Mrs PRICE - 2012-10-30
Can you outline to the House the importance of mines and energy as one of the three hubs of our economy and was it clear to the previous government how important they were?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Stuart for that very important question. To answer the last part of that question very quickly and succinctly, no, the previous government had no idea how important mines and energy were to the economy.
The former government had absolutely no idea about the requirements of building economies around something that is not just one project. We are there to secure energy and a prosperous future for the Northern Territory by building strength around the mines and energy sector.
The former government became obsessed with one project - a terrific project which is very important to the Territory - but in doing so they forgot about engaging new projects, small business and new mines.
Mr McCARTHY: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The five significant exploration projects in the Barkly - the member is misleading the House.
Madam SPEAKER: There is no point of order, please be seated.
Mr ELFERINK: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The member for Barkly made a comment about the intent of the minister. He knows that substantive motion is the way to proceed or he withdraws the allegation.
Madam SPEAKER: Thank you member for Port Darwin.
Ms Lawrie: He is misleading!
Mr GILES: A point of order, Madam Speaker! I ask that you ask the member for Barkly and the Leader of the Opposition to both withdraw their comments and accusations against my colleague unless they want to make a substantive motion. Also, if they do not have a standing order number they cannot call a point of order.
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Barkly can you please withdraw your statement.
Mr McCARTHY: I withdraw, Madam Speaker.
Mr WESTRA van HOLTHE: The saying, to put all your eggs in one basket springs to mind. As I said before, this government has a plan. Our three-hub economy targets the strength we possess and our vision for the future.
The Northern Territory is blessed with many rich minerals and resources. The focus of our government will be on further responsible exploitation of our resources at the primary level, value adding to our resources by further processing and associated development and maximising the benefits to the Territory through employment and local supply and service, which is critical.
We will work closely with the private sector to encourage downstream investments in industry supply facilities, mineral and petroleum processing, gas treatment plants, expansion of pipelines into the national grid and petrochemical production.
The conversion from exploration stage to production stage is crucial to the Territory because it means infrastructure and jobs, something the previous administration did not do well.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Stuart for that very important question. To answer the last part of that question very quickly and succinctly, no, the previous government had no idea how important mines and energy were to the economy.
The former government had absolutely no idea about the requirements of building economies around something that is not just one project. We are there to secure energy and a prosperous future for the Northern Territory by building strength around the mines and energy sector.
The former government became obsessed with one project - a terrific project which is very important to the Territory - but in doing so they forgot about engaging new projects, small business and new mines.
Mr McCARTHY: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The five significant exploration projects in the Barkly - the member is misleading the House.
Madam SPEAKER: There is no point of order, please be seated.
Mr ELFERINK: A point of order, Madam Speaker! The member for Barkly made a comment about the intent of the minister. He knows that substantive motion is the way to proceed or he withdraws the allegation.
Madam SPEAKER: Thank you member for Port Darwin.
Ms Lawrie: He is misleading!
Mr GILES: A point of order, Madam Speaker! I ask that you ask the member for Barkly and the Leader of the Opposition to both withdraw their comments and accusations against my colleague unless they want to make a substantive motion. Also, if they do not have a standing order number they cannot call a point of order.
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Barkly can you please withdraw your statement.
Mr McCARTHY: I withdraw, Madam Speaker.
Mr WESTRA van HOLTHE: The saying, to put all your eggs in one basket springs to mind. As I said before, this government has a plan. Our three-hub economy targets the strength we possess and our vision for the future.
The Northern Territory is blessed with many rich minerals and resources. The focus of our government will be on further responsible exploitation of our resources at the primary level, value adding to our resources by further processing and associated development and maximising the benefits to the Territory through employment and local supply and service, which is critical.
We will work closely with the private sector to encourage downstream investments in industry supply facilities, mineral and petroleum processing, gas treatment plants, expansion of pipelines into the national grid and petrochemical production.
The conversion from exploration stage to production stage is crucial to the Territory because it means infrastructure and jobs, something the previous administration did not do well.
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