2051 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 05 Mar 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2051 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	01 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02051_2026
Document guid:	846e043d-0d17-43be-b02a-92407191406b

2051 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources: Was the critical minerals framework ever considered by a Cabinet committee prior to being discussed at Cabinet, and if so, on what dates?

Hon Shane Jones: The Critical Minerals Framework was discussed as an oral item at Cabinet Economic Policy Committee (ECO) on 17 December 2025.