A parliamentary question seeks information regarding representations made by Portman Mining Company to the Minister and the Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) concerning Section 18 applications, and requests the tabling of related correspondence. The DIA confirms contact but refers to FOI legislation.

AnsweredQoN 5917Legislative Council
Asked
19 February 2008
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

(1) Did any employee, Director of the Portman Mining Company or individuals representing their interests make any representation to the Minister of the day or the DIA in respect of these section 18 applications?
(2) If yes to (1), who were those people?
(3) If yes to (1), what was the nature of that representation?
(4) Does the Minister, former Minister or Department have any form of correspondence in respect of this matter?
(5) If yes to (4), will the Minister table that correspondence?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
3 April 2008
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
44 days
The Department of Indigenous Affairs advises:
Yes.
It is appropriate that Portman Company supply the names of employees, Directors or individuals representing it in relation to this matter.
Portman Mining Company sought advice from DIA in relation to its Section 18 application.
Yes.
Due to the nature of information sought, the provisions of the
Freedom of Information Act 1992
apply.
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