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Tuesday, 14 June 2005
Page: 174


Senator Brown asked the Special Minister of State, upon notice, on 17 March 2005:

With reference to Gunns’ proposed pulp mill at Bell Bay in Tasmania:

(1)   From January 2002 to date, what communications have there been between the Minister, the Minister’s staff or department and Gunns Ltd relating to the proposed pulp mill, and in each case: (a) what was the date of the communication; (b) what was the nature of the communication; (c) who was involved in the communication; and (d) what was the purpose and content of the communication. (2)   (a) What conditions apply to the Government’s offer of $5 million assistance for the pulp mill; and (b) when is the money likely to be made available.

(2) (a)   What conditions apply to the Government’s offer of $5 million assistance for the pulp mill; and (b) when is the money likely to be made available.


Senator Abetz (Special Minister of State) —The answer to the honourable senator’s question is as follows:

(1)   I have had no dealings with Gunns Ltd in my capacity as Special Minister of State.

(2)   This is not my portfolio area.