❓ Hon ED DERMER asks about payments to the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) for controlled burns. Hon DONNA FARAGHER confirms payments from several entities for specific services aligned with DEC's program.
AnsweredQoN 1262Legislative Council
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION — CONTROLLED BURNS PAYMENTS
(1) Has the Department of Environment and Conservation been paid by, or sought payment from, any entities to assist with controlled burns? (2) If yes, in the past 12 months to 30 November — (a) who has paid these fees; (b) how much did they pay; (c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
(1) Has the Department of Environment and Conservation been paid by, or sought payment from, any entities to assist with controlled burns? (2) If yes, in the past 12 months to 30 November — (a) who has paid these fees; (b) how much did they pay; (c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(2) If yes, in the past 12 months to 30 November — (a) who has paid these fees; (b) how much did they pay; (c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(b) how much did they pay; (c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought?
(c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought?
(d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(1) Yes. (2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(2) If yes, in the past 12 months to 30 November — (a) who has paid these fees; (b) how much did they pay; (c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(b) how much did they pay; (c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought?
(c what were the criteria for seeking payment; and (d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought?
(d) has DEC sought supplementary funding from government; and, if yes, what was the reason for that funding, and what was the amount sought?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(1) Yes. (2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(2) (a) Forest Products Commission; Alcoa; Worsley Alumina; Water Corporation; and Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit. (b) Forest Products Commission, $24 400; Alcoa, $214 400; Worsley Alumina, $26 401; Water Corporation $15 900; and Nyaanyatjarra — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : I would think you would be able to pronounce it! Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
Hon Donna Faragher : I would like to pronounce it, but I cannot. We might recall what the member was saying last week. The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
The PRESIDENT : Order! I have heard it said before that some phrases are expressed in somebody’s second language, so we do have to make allowances for that. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Thank you for making allowances for me, Mr President. The answer continues — Nyaanyatjarra Council land management unit, $18 500. (c) Payment was sought where the proponent requested DEC services for a specific purpose over and above, but aligned with, the annual DEC program. It should be noted that these burns are complementary to this program. I understand this is a longstanding convention that has been undertaken. (d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
(d) Funding is a matter for consideration in the annual budget process.
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