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❓ Hon Robin Chapple follows up on a previous question regarding an investigation into allegations at the DIA Goldfields Regional Office, specifically concerning dust, noise, and potential cyanide contamination. The Minister provides an update on the delayed report and tables the 1993 Preliminary Report.

AnsweredQoN 654Legislative Council

Asked

9 April 2003

Member

Hon Robin Chapple

Portfolio

Indigenous Affairs

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I refer to question on notice No. 340 of November 27 2002 and answers provided -
(1) Given the Minister has previously stated ‘The DIA Goldfields Regional Office in Kalgoorlie is currently investigating this allegation…’ for answers to parts (4), (6), (8) and (10), will the Minister now provide answers to all these questions?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Will the Minister table a copy of the Preliminary Report commissioned in 1993 which was commissioned to assess the levels of dust and noise which also indicated the possibility of cyanide contamination?
(4) If no to (3), why not?

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Answered

15 May 2003

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs

Response time

36 days

(2) Report has been delayed due to: a) Possible implications resulting from the Contaminated Sites Bill 2002 currently before Parliament; b) The recent registration of the area as a Heritage Site affecting any soil sampling to require a clearance under Section 16 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. (3) Yes. See tabled paper. (4) Not Applicable
(3) Yes. See tabled paper. (4) Not Applicable
(4) Not Applicable

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