❓ Mr. Templeman questions the delay in introducing the promised Heritage Bill, a 2013 election commitment. The government responds that the bill is being finalised after public consultation and will be introduced when all matters are addressed.
AnsweredQoN 5318Legislative Assembly
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In respect of the Barnett Government's 2013 election commitment that the Liberals will 'Introduce to Parliament a new modernised Heritage Bill for Western Australia': (a) when will the Heritage Bill promised three years ago be presented to Parliament for debate; and (b) given that extensive consultation has already been carried out, what is the delay in introducing the promised Heritage Bill?
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Answered
27 April 2016
Responded by
Minister for Heritage
Response time
22 days
(a) The Heritage Bill 2015 Exposure Draft was tabled in this place on 12 August 2015, which marked the commencement of a further round public consultation to ensure the views of all stakeholders are taken into account in preparing the legislation.
The Heritage Bill is being finalised taking into account the matters raised during the public consultation process, and will be introduced into Parliament when all matters are appropriately addressed.
The Heritage Bill is being finalised taking into account the matters raised during the public consultation process, and will be introduced into Parliament when all matters are appropriately addressed.
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