❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the clearing of high conservation value bushland at Perth Airport, querying agreements for environmental protection and consultation between the Commonwealth, Westralia Airports Corporation, and WA government agencies. The response confirms the clearing was approved federally and a MOU exists for consultation.
AnsweredQoN 1666Legislative Council
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I refer to the high conservation value bushland at Perth Airport. (1) Is the minister aware of the clearing of approximately 40 hectares of bushland which is listed in Bush Forever and which is on the Register of the National Estate? (2) Are any agreements in place that require the Commonwealth and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd to consult with relevant Western Australian government agencies about the protection of the airport’s remnant natural areas? (3) If yes to (2), what do these agreements require? (4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(1) Is the minister aware of the clearing of approximately 40 hectares of bushland which is listed in Bush Forever and which is on the Register of the National Estate? (2) Are any agreements in place that require the Commonwealth and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd to consult with relevant Western Australian government agencies about the protection of the airport’s remnant natural areas? (3) If yes to (2), what do these agreements require? (4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Are any agreements in place that require the Commonwealth and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd to consult with relevant Western Australian government agencies about the protection of the airport’s remnant natural areas? (3) If yes to (2), what do these agreements require? (4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(3) If yes to (2), what do these agreements require? (4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
(1) Is the minister aware of the clearing of approximately 40 hectares of bushland which is listed in Bush Forever and which is on the Register of the National Estate? (2) Are any agreements in place that require the Commonwealth and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd to consult with relevant Western Australian government agencies about the protection of the airport’s remnant natural areas? (3) If yes to (2), what do these agreements require? (4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Are any agreements in place that require the Commonwealth and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd to consult with relevant Western Australian government agencies about the protection of the airport’s remnant natural areas? (3) If yes to (2), what do these agreements require? (4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(3) If yes to (2), what do these agreements require? (4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Will the minister ensure that these agreements are honoured? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If no to (4), why not? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, I have an answer. (1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(1) Yes. I understand the clearing is in accordance with approval provided by the commonwealth Minister for Transport and Regional Services for the development of Perth Airport precinct 2C and was referred in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. (2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. A memorandum of understanding exists between the State of Western Australia and Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd, dated 20 December 2000. (3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The MOU outlines the working arrangement on matters of mutual interest involving Perth international airport. It requires the WAC to undertake consultation with state government agencies. (4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Yes, as far as the MOU allows. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
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