4031 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

4031 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: Did the advice on the ministerial decision making for the procurement processes of an LNG import facility consider whether ministerial selection of a preferred provider could create any actual or perceived conflicts of interest?

Hon Simon Watts: The final decision is to be made by a ministerial panel rather than a single minister. There are clear and well-developed processes for the management of any conflicts of interest that may exist.