Question regarding negotiations with pastoralists about proposed pastoral lease exclusions, specifically concerning the provision of freehold land as part of the agreement. The Minister acknowledges the possibility in exceptional circumstances but states no offers have been made.

AnsweredQoN 1015Legislative Council
Asked
12 August 2003
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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I refer to the negotiations that are continuing with pastoralists in respect to the proposed pastoral lease exclusions -
(1) Has the Minister considered providing pastoralists with an area of freehold land on their current pastoral lease as part of the negotiations to secure land the subject of the proposed lease exclusions?
(2) Is the Minister prepared to consider such a proposal?
(3) Have any agreements or agreements in principle been reached with any pastoralists, or their representatives, to provide pastoralists with an area of freehold land as part of the negotiations for land the subject of the lease exclusions, and if so, will the Minister provide particulars of such agreements?

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Answered
10 September 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
29 days
(1) to (3) The Minister has indicated there may be some exceptional circumstances where such a provision may be possible. To date no such offer has been made in any negotiations.

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