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What is the fiscal risk to the Crown if levy recovery is delayed or costs escalate in relation to the proposed LNG import facility?

Answered Question 6095 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

Question

  • What is the fiscal risk to the Crown if levy recovery is delayed or costs escalate in relation to the proposed LNG import facility?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

The levy will cover the cost of the facility. Details of the operation of the levy are yet to be confirmed.