The parliamentary question seeks information regarding potential water harvesting for bottling, specifically concerning Coca-Cola's Mount Franklin brand in the Shire of Chittering and other areas of Western Australia. The Minister confirms no contact regarding Chittering but acknowledges contact regarding other areas.

✅ AnsweredQoN 1425Legislative Council
Asked
19 March 2026
Answered
5 May 2026
Response Time
1 days
Portfolio: Water

Question

I refer to the article in 'The West Australian' on 4 February 2026 titled “Fury over Coca-Cola taking trucks of WA’s bore water for Mount Franklin two years on from scandal”, and I ask:(a) has the Minister been contacted by a company or person about the harvesting of water for bottling in the Shire of Chittering;(b) if yes to (a), who made contact and when;(c) are these parties acting on behalf of a global company such as Coco Cola; and(d) has the Minister been contacted by a company or person about the harvesting of water for bottling in other parts of WA?

Answer

(a) No (b-c) N/A (d) Yes

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