❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks data on the application and approval process under Section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, specifically regarding ministerial consent and adherence to ACMC recommendations. The response provides figures on applications received, consent refusals, and instances where the Minister diverged from ACMC advice.
AnsweredQoN 555Legislative Assembly
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I refer to section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and I ask: (a) since 1 January 2008 how many applications were made pursuant to section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 ; (b) of the applications pursuant to section 18, on how many occasions was consent not provided by the Minister; and (c) in respect of recommendations received from the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) regarding applications pursuant to section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act , how many times did the Minister not accept the recommendation of the ACMC?
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Answered
7 August 2013
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Response time
55 days
(a) The Department of Aboriginal Affairs received 646 section 18 applications between 1 January 2008 to 14 June 2013.
(b) One.
(c) 17.
(b) One.
(c) 17.
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