❓ A parliamentary question regarding Fortescue Metals Group's (FMG) Firetail and Solomon Hub projects on Yindjibarndi land, specifically concerning allegations of misinformation and damage to Aboriginal sites. The Minister confirms awareness and states an investigation is underway.
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FORTESCUE METALS GROUP — YINDJIBARNDI LAND
My question is with regard to the Fortescue Metals Group Firetail and Solomon Hub projects on Yindjibarndi land. (1) Is the minister aware of a letter via email, dated 5 November 2011, from archaeologist Sue Singleton to the Registrar of Aboriginal Sites that raises concerns about information provided by FMG in the section 18 application process? (2) Will the minister establish an inquiry into the conduct of FMG in this matter? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER
My question is with regard to the Fortescue Metals Group Firetail and Solomon Hub projects on Yindjibarndi land. (1) Is the minister aware of a letter via email, dated 5 November 2011, from archaeologist Sue Singleton to the Registrar of Aboriginal Sites that raises concerns about information provided by FMG in the section 18 application process? (2) Will the minister establish an inquiry into the conduct of FMG in this matter? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(1) Is the minister aware of a letter via email, dated 5 November 2011, from archaeologist Sue Singleton to the Registrar of Aboriginal Sites that raises concerns about information provided by FMG in the section 18 application process? (2) Will the minister establish an inquiry into the conduct of FMG in this matter? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(2) Will the minister establish an inquiry into the conduct of FMG in this matter? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(1) Is the minister aware of a letter via email, dated 5 November 2011, from archaeologist Sue Singleton to the Registrar of Aboriginal Sites that raises concerns about information provided by FMG in the section 18 application process? (2) Will the minister establish an inquiry into the conduct of FMG in this matter? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(2) Will the minister establish an inquiry into the conduct of FMG in this matter? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(3) If no to (2), why not? (4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(4) How is the minister responding to the serious allegations raised in the letter? (5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(5) Will the minister commence prosecution for unlawful damage or alteration of an Aboriginal site? (6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(6) If no to (5), why not; and, how is the minister responding to the complaint of unlawful damage to an Aboriginal site? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(1) Yes. (2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
(2)–(6) The Department of Indigenous Affairs has initiated an investigation into the matter, and the outcome of the investigation will determine any future action taken.
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