Question regarding alleged damage to culturally sensitive sites by Buru Energy in the Canning Basin. The Minister acknowledges the allegations and states the department will investigate.

AnsweredQoN 854Legislative Council
Asked
25 October 2012
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

BURU
ENERGY LTD — CANNING BASIN EXPLORATION TENEMENT
854. Hon KEN TRAVERS to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs:
I refer to Buru Energy Ltd.
(1) Is the
minister aware that Buru Energy has damaged a number of culturally sensitive
and sacred sites in its Canning Basin exploration tenement at Ungani ?
(2) If yes to (1), what action has
been taken by the department?
(3) If no to (1),
will the minister seek to have further Buru operations halted until the cause
has been established and mitigated?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
(1) I am aware
that allegations have been made to the Department of Indigenous Affairs today
by the chief executive officer of KRED Enterprises.
(2) The department will initiate an investigation into the
matter.
(3) Not applicable.

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