Hon Diane Evers asks the Minister for Transport about the proposed gazettal of Lake Mullocullup (Warriup Swamp) for recreational use, specifically regarding waterskiing safety, Aboriginal cultural heritage review, and the possibility of disallowance through the Legislative Council.

AnsweredQoN 229Legislative Council
Asked
20 March 2019
Portfolio
Transport

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LAKE MULLOCULLUP — RECREATIONAL USE
229. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I
refer to the proposed gazettal of Lake Mullocullup, which is also referred to
as Warriup Swamp, for recreational use.
(1) Has the
Department of Transport made a determination on whether the lake can safely
accommodate waterskiing; and —
(a) if yes, what was determined and
when will any required amendment be gazetted; and
(b) if no, when will that
determination be made?
(2) Has the
review by the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee, which is required to
inform the department's determination, been carried out regarding the
recreational usage, signage and infrastructure on the land; and —
(a) if yes, what
was the result; and
(b) if no, when will this be
finalised?
(3) If the proposed amendment under (1) is gazetted,
can this item be disallowed through the Legislative Council's processes?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. I have just noticed a significant error in the
answer that has been provided so I will provide an answer tomorrow.

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