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WA port sales the latest privatisations to hit political hurdles

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The Western Australian Nationals recently announced they will no longer support the government’s plan to privatise Fremantle Ports. Last week, the WA Nationals also halted passage of the Pilbara Port Privatisation Bill, which deals with the sale of the Port Hedland Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility. They have asked a parliamentary committee...

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