Mr. Hyde questions the Minister for Heritage regarding the progress of amendments to the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990, specifically concerning increased penalties for breaches. The Minister's response indicates ongoing work and defers a specific timeline.

AnsweredQoN 3800Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 September 2010
Portfolio
Heritage

QuestionView source ↗

On 20 December 2010, the Minister told
The Sunday Times
that the Heritage Council had been developing revised provisions that increase the quantum and scope of the penalties for breaches of the
Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
, and I ask:
(a) when did the Minister receive proposed amendments to the Act from the Heritage Council;
(b) when did the Minister submit the amendments to Cabinet; and
(i) if this has not been done, why not; and
(c) when will the Minister introduce the proposed amendments into the Legislative Assembly and when does the Minister expect the Bill to be passed?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
12 October 2010
Responded by
Minister for Heritage
Response time
35 days
(a) - (c) Work is continuing on the preparation of the amendments to the penalty provisions in the Heritage Act and I will make an announcement at an appropriate time.
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