❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren questions the Minister for Heritage regarding a Treasury advance for the restoration of 57 Murray Street, specifically concerning the potential sale of National Trust heritage assets to offset the advance. The Minister confirms the conditionality and supports the National Trust's ability to transition properties with safeguards.
AnsweredQoN 5741Legislative Council
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I refer to the allocation in the 2012-2013 State Budget of $4.7 million in the form of a Treasury advance for the restoration of 57 Murray Street under the National Trust Asset Investment Program, and ask —
(1) Can the Minister confirm that the allocation is conditional on the National Trust selling the cost equivalent of heritage places over the next four years to pay off this advance?
(2) If no to (1), what are the conditions of the allocation?
(3) If yes to (1), does the Minister support the sale of State heritage assets that are under the care and control of the National Trust?
(4) If yes to (3), what role with the Minister play in this process, noting that he is supportive of it?
(1) Can the Minister confirm that the allocation is conditional on the National Trust selling the cost equivalent of heritage places over the next four years to pay off this advance?
(2) If no to (1), what are the conditions of the allocation?
(3) If yes to (1), does the Minister support the sale of State heritage assets that are under the care and control of the National Trust?
(4) If yes to (3), what role with the Minister play in this process, noting that he is supportive of it?
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Answered
21 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Heritage
Response time
62 days
1) Yes
2) Not applicable.
3) The Minister for Heritage supports the ability of the National Trust to transition properties to other owners with appropriate heritage safeguards in place and with due consideration being given to other aspects.
4) Under section 20 of the
National Trust of Australia (W.A.) Act 1964
, the Trust may dispose of properties it holds with the consent of the Governor. The Minister for Heritage has a role in obtaining that consent.
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2) Not applicable.
3) The Minister for Heritage supports the ability of the National Trust to transition properties to other owners with appropriate heritage safeguards in place and with due consideration being given to other aspects.
4) Under section 20 of the
National Trust of Australia (W.A.) Act 1964
, the Trust may dispose of properties it holds with the consent of the Governor. The Minister for Heritage has a role in obtaining that consent.
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