❓ Question regarding a road encroachment on the culturally significant Munday Swamp, Kalamunda, against the wishes of Nyungah Elders and Native Title claimants. The Minister declines to remedy the situation and outlines the decision-making process for future similar matters.
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In relation to Munday Swamp in Kalamunda Shire. Munday Swamp is an ancient site described as one of the most important ancestral and archaeological sites in South Western Australia of continuing cultural significance. I ask the Minister -
(1) Is he aware that a road was permitted to encroach upon Munday Swamp was consented to by the Minister under the previous Government against the unanimous abjections of Nyungah Elders and Native Title claimants?
(2) Will he take action to remedy this situation?
(3) What arrangements will he put in place to ensure that Nyungah Elders and Native Title claimants Culture and Spiritual Dreaming is not over ridden in the future?
(1) Is he aware that a road was permitted to encroach upon Munday Swamp was consented to by the Minister under the previous Government against the unanimous abjections of Nyungah Elders and Native Title claimants?
(2) Will he take action to remedy this situation?
(3) What arrangements will he put in place to ensure that Nyungah Elders and Native Title claimants Culture and Spiritual Dreaming is not over ridden in the future?
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Answered
13 September 2001
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
21 days
(2) No (3) The Minister considers the recommendations of the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee, and the general interest of the community in making his decision in regard to a section 18 notice.
(3) The Minister considers the recommendations of the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee, and the general interest of the community in making his decision in regard to a section 18 notice.
(3) The Minister considers the recommendations of the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee, and the general interest of the community in making his decision in regard to a section 18 notice.
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