In addition the WA Government did acquire the land at JPP from...

In addition the WA Government did acquire the land at JPP from the Traditional Owners late last year :

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-12/government-acquires-land-near-james-price-point/5085438

It is also noted that in recent press reports listed here on HC that the State Governments share of the oil and gas in the Browse basin may increase from 15 per cent to as much as 65 per cent due to change of boundaries by the Commonwealth. The question is what affect will this have on the ability of the WA State Government to influence Woodside to bring the gas onshore at JPP or some type of smaller development at JPP.