This Discussion Paper has provided an overview of the HIA process and an explanation of the four approvals processes currently being considered for the inclusion of health and wellbeing issues in environmental, statutory and strategic land use planning and development processes and State Government policies and programmes in Western Australia.

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CCI is pleased to make this submission in support of the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) and the Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) who have responded in more detail to the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) discussion paper on Risk Acceptance Criteria for Major Hazard Facilities (MHF’s) in WA.

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CCI supports the Department of Industry and Resources in its establishment of an industrial estate at Kemerton to cater for continued growth in Western Australia's manufacturing sector. With the availability of land in the existing Kwinana heavy industrial area almost exhausted, access to land of suitable quality for development by heavy industry has become an urgent priority.

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CCI considers that although the risk of access to chemicals by terrorists and individuals for use in home made weapons can never be completely eliminated, the Draft Report provides a framework that, with joint cooperation between industry and government, aims to minimise the potential for terrorist activity involving chemicals.

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