❓ Dr. Pettitt asks about the removal and current condition of three pieces of Murujuga rock art, reportedly removed for the Perdaman fertiliser plant. The Minister's response states the report lacks sufficient detail to identify the rock art, preventing a specific answer.
AnsweredQoN 608Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Murujuga rock art—Removal
608. Hon Dr Brad Pettitt to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Aboriginal Affairs:
I refer to the
Ngaarda Media report of 28 April 2023 describing the removal of three pieces of
rock art to make way for the Perdaman fertiliser plant on the Burrup Peninsula.
(1) What is the location to which the three pieces
of rock art were removed?
(2) What is the
current condition of the three pieces of rock art, and was a traditional
custodian and/or qualified archaeologist present for the removal?
608. Hon Dr Brad Pettitt to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Aboriginal Affairs:
I refer to the
Ngaarda Media report of 28 April 2023 describing the removal of three pieces of
rock art to make way for the Perdaman fertiliser plant on the Burrup Peninsula.
(1) What is the location to which the three pieces
of rock art were removed?
(2) What is the
current condition of the three pieces of rock art, and was a traditional
custodian and/or qualified archaeologist present for the removal?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide this answer on
behalf of the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
(1)–(2) The details in the Ngaarda Media article
of 28 April 2023 are not specific enough to identify the pieces of rock art
referred to in the report. Without knowledge of the three pieces of rock art, a
location or comment as to their condition cannot be provided.
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide this answer on
behalf of the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
(1)–(2) The details in the Ngaarda Media article
of 28 April 2023 are not specific enough to identify the pieces of rock art
referred to in the report. Without knowledge of the three pieces of rock art, a
location or comment as to their condition cannot be provided.
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