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❓ Question regarding the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee's (ACMC) endorsement of State Solicitor's Office (SSO) advice on section 5(b) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA), specifically concerning dissent and decision-making authority. The answer avoids providing specific details about the committee's deliberations.

AnsweredQoN 3190Legislative Council

Asked

16 June 2015

Member

Hon Robin Chapple

Portfolio

Aboriginal Affairs

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I refer to a meeting held by the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee (ACMC) on the 21 November 2012 at which advice from the State Solicitor’s Office (SSO) on section 5(b) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA) was endorsed and back dated to 1 November 2012, and ask: (a) was there dissent at that meeting about the endorsement and application of SSO advice on section 5(b) of the AHA; (b) if yes to (a), is it necessary for the ACMC to reach a consensus on the interpretation of the AHA; (c) if no to (b), who has the authority to make decisions such as these; and (d) which members of the ACMC were of the view that SSO advice on section 5(b) of the AHA should be endorsed?

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Answered

9 September 2015

Responded by

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

Response time

85 days

a. The deliberations of the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee are not recorded in the minutes. Only the Committee's decisions are recorded.
b. Not applicable.
c. Not applicable.
d. Please refer to a.

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