❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks to understand the Department of Indigenous Affairs' (DIA) engagement with climate change issues and its impact on their sectoral responsibilities, including adaptation, mitigation, and funding allocation. The DIA's response indicates limited direct action, primarily participation in an interdepartmental steering group.
AnsweredQoN 3521Legislative Council
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I refer to the first paragraph of the answer given to question without notice No. 27, on 16 February 2011 asked by the Hon Giz Watson, and I ask -
(1) Is the Department of Indigenous Affairs addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), -
(a) where is it publicly reported; and
(b) how often is it updated?
(1) Is the Department of Indigenous Affairs addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), -
(a) where is it publicly reported; and
(b) how often is it updated?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
5 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
42 days
1. The Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) has been invited to join the Department of Environment and Conservation's Climate Change Policy Interdepartmental Steering Group (CCPISG). The CCPISG's mandate is to consider policy related climate change issues across State government agencies and make recommendations on policy and initiatives to the Directors' General Group on Climate Change and Energy.
2. Not applicable.
3. It is not clear as yet the degree to which climate change is likely to affect these responsibilities.
4. DIA is yet to be advised on the date for the first meeting of the CCPISG in 2011 and the specifics of its agenda and business approach.
(5 - 8) Not applicable.
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2. Not applicable.
3. It is not clear as yet the degree to which climate change is likely to affect these responsibilities.
4. DIA is yet to be advised on the date for the first meeting of the CCPISG in 2011 and the specifics of its agenda and business approach.
(5 - 8) Not applicable.
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