❓ 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
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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