5716 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Regional Development

Written Question

Published date: 23 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5716 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister for Regional Development
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	18 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05716_2026
Document guid:	950a70bc-bb63-489b-9ad2-96b06d64395b

5716 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Regional Development: Will applications to the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects only be considered for the West Coast, noting the West Coast is the only region that identified mineral extraction as a regional priority?

Hon Shane Jones: I refer the member to my response to WPQ 5710 (2026).