Dr. Pettitt asks the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs about staffing levels dedicated to processing Section 18 applications (related to Aboriginal heritage) from 2018 within the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, following a government investment announcement. The Minister provides specific numbers.

AnsweredQoN 995Legislative Council
Asked
17 November 2021
Portfolio
Aboriginal Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

SECTION 18 APPLICATIONS —
STAFF
995. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
I
refer to the media statement of Wednesday, 21 July 2021 titled ''Red-tape
reduction team part of $120m investment for WA projects'' and the
150 frontline officers to speed up project approvals.
(1) How many of
the officers allocated to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage as
part of this $120 million investment are assigned to 2018 applications?
(2) How many staff in total are
assigned to 2018 applications?

AnswerView source ↗

Honourable member, they are section
18 applications.
(1) Six officers.
(2) There are 22 staff in total.

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