❓ A parliamentary question regarding funding provided to the Kimberley Land Council (KLC) and other parties for Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiations related to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub in the Kimberley region. The response details funding amounts, purposes, and limitations, with a commitment to table relevant documents.
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KIMBERLEY LAND COUNCIL — INDIGENOUS LAND USE AGREEMENT FUNDING
My question is about moneys provided to the Kimberley Land Council by the current and former state governments to assist with the negotiations and/or the provisioning of an indigenous land use agreement—ILUA—in relation to the development of a liquefied natural gas hub in the Kimberley region. (1) What amount has been provided to the KLC, or any other party, for the purposes outlined above to date by year? (2) Were these funds tied to specific purposes? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE
My question is about moneys provided to the Kimberley Land Council by the current and former state governments to assist with the negotiations and/or the provisioning of an indigenous land use agreement—ILUA—in relation to the development of a liquefied natural gas hub in the Kimberley region. (1) What amount has been provided to the KLC, or any other party, for the purposes outlined above to date by year? (2) Were these funds tied to specific purposes? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(1) What amount has been provided to the KLC, or any other party, for the purposes outlined above to date by year? (2) Were these funds tied to specific purposes? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(2) Were these funds tied to specific purposes? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation.
(7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(1) What amount has been provided to the KLC, or any other party, for the purposes outlined above to date by year? (2) Were these funds tied to specific purposes? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(2) Were these funds tied to specific purposes? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(3) If no to (2), why not? (4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(4) If yes to (2), what were those purposes? (5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(5) In providing these funds, what were the parameters or limitations of the expenditure of these funds? (6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(6) Will the Premier table the principal documents that define the purposes or limitations on the expenditure? (7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(7) If no to (6), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(1) In 2008, the former state government entered into a funding agreement with the Kimberley Land Council for $7 million, excluding GST. The current state government entered into funding agreements in March 2009 and October 2009 for a sum total of $9.15 million, excluding GST. Each of these arrangements required the KLC to provide suitable project and financial reports. The previous state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes—lawyers—in 2008 in the sum of $81 850, excluding GST. The current state government also provided funding to Taylor Linfoot and Holmes in 2009 in the sum of $46 000, excluding GST. (2) Yes. (3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
(3)-(5) In 2008, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs for Kimberley’s coastal native title parties on issues relating to the location of gas processing infrastructure on the Kimberley coast. In March 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with obtaining consent from registered native title claimants; enabling the development of a benefits sharing model; establishing a decision-making structure amongst Indigenous groups to support negotiations; obtaining the participation, support and cooperation of the claimant group in negotiations; ensuring information about the state government’s objectives and approach relating to the project is conveyed to the Indigenous groups; and furthering intra-Indigenous relationships in relation to the nominated area for locating the LNG processing precinct. In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation. (6) Yes. I do not seem to have the document with me; I will find that and table it when I can get hold of it. (7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
In October 2009, the purpose of the funding agreement was to provide financial assistance to the KLC to meet the costs associated with negotiation of ILUAs and agreements for the establishment of the LNG precinct; Aboriginal social impact assessment; participation in studies; identification of the precinct site; undertaking Aboriginal values assessment—heritage protection agreement; participation in the strategic assessment process; native title claim process; traditional owner engagement; promoting objectives of heads of agreement; employment, training and commercial planning; and planning and community consultation.
(7) As the funding agreements and financial reports are commercially sensitive, arrangements can be made for the honourable member to view these documents in confidence only.
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