❓ A parliamentary question regarding dust emissions from the Port of Geraldton and potential breaches of environmental licenses by the Mid-West Ports Authority. The answer states there have been no breaches.
AnsweredQoN 1643Legislative Council
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I refer to long standing concerns raised by the Geraldton Community regarding dust emissions from the port of Geraldton:(a) has there been any breaches by the Mid-West Ports Authority of its licences or works approvals issued under theEnvironmental Protection Actfor the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date; and(b) if yes to (a), please table a list of the breaches?
I refer to long standing concerns raised by the Geraldton Community regarding dust emissions from the port of Geraldton:
(a) has there been any breaches by the Mid-West Ports Authority of its licences or works approvals issued under theEnvironmental Protection Actfor the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date; and
(b) if yes to (a), please table a list of the breaches?
I refer to long standing concerns raised by the Geraldton Community regarding dust emissions from the port of Geraldton:
(a) has there been any breaches by the Mid-West Ports Authority of its licences or works approvals issued under theEnvironmental Protection Actfor the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date; and
(b) if yes to (a), please table a list of the breaches?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 June 2026
Responded by
Minister for Ports
Response time
4 days
(a-b) No. Mid West Ports are consistently monitoring dust levels as part of their obligations under their approvals.
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