❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the WA Heritage Council's role in development approvals for heritage sites, alleging a potential conflict of interest. The government denies any conflict, citing distinct processes within the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990.
AnsweredQoN 311Legislative Council
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Further to my question without notice -
(1) Why does the Western Australian Heritage Council continue to play a role in the negotiation and approval of development applications in relation to Heritage places and properties?
(2) Does the Government see any conflict of interest in the role of the Heritage Council in conserving Heritage places and properties and the negotiation and approval of development applications in relation to Heritage places and properties?
(1) Why does the Western Australian Heritage Council continue to play a role in the negotiation and approval of development applications in relation to Heritage places and properties?
(2) Does the Government see any conflict of interest in the role of the Heritage Council in conserving Heritage places and properties and the negotiation and approval of development applications in relation to Heritage places and properties?
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Answered
17 December 2002
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the the Environment and Heritage
Response time
20 days
2) No. The assessment/registration process and the development process are two distinct processes specified in the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990 .
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