❓ Dr. Constable inquires about a review of the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990. The Minister responds that a full review isn't underway, but an assessment is being conducted, and a Bill is unlikely in 2004, with consideration for legislation in 2005.
AnsweredQoN 2491Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is the
Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
currently under review?
(2) If yes to (1), who is conducting the review?
(3) If no, why has the review process not been initiated?
(4) If yes to (1), how long is the review expected to take and will there be an opportunity for members of the public to comment on any proposed legislative changes?
(5) How long is the review expected to take?
(6) When will the Minister introduce a Heritage Act Amendment Bill into the Parliament?
Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990
currently under review?
(2) If yes to (1), who is conducting the review?
(3) If no, why has the review process not been initiated?
(4) If yes to (1), how long is the review expected to take and will there be an opportunity for members of the public to comment on any proposed legislative changes?
(5) How long is the review expected to take?
(6) When will the Minister introduce a Heritage Act Amendment Bill into the Parliament?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
22 June 2004
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Heritage
Response time
112 days
(2) Mr Stuart Hicks will conduct the present assessment. (3) I have noted the advice of the Heritage Council that it is premature to produce a new Heritage Bill currently and that the implications associated with new interstate and Federal heritage laws need to be taken into account when drafting a new Bill. (4) No specific timetable exists to review the Heritage Act in its entirety. The Stuart Hicks assessment will commence in early July, with a report due by mid August 2004. (5) As above. (6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(3) I have noted the advice of the Heritage Council that it is premature to produce a new Heritage Bill currently and that the implications associated with new interstate and Federal heritage laws need to be taken into account when drafting a new Bill. (4) No specific timetable exists to review the Heritage Act in its entirety. The Stuart Hicks assessment will commence in early July, with a report due by mid August 2004. (5) As above. (6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(4) No specific timetable exists to review the Heritage Act in its entirety. The Stuart Hicks assessment will commence in early July, with a report due by mid August 2004. (5) As above. (6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(5) As above. (6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(3) I have noted the advice of the Heritage Council that it is premature to produce a new Heritage Bill currently and that the implications associated with new interstate and Federal heritage laws need to be taken into account when drafting a new Bill. (4) No specific timetable exists to review the Heritage Act in its entirety. The Stuart Hicks assessment will commence in early July, with a report due by mid August 2004. (5) As above. (6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(4) No specific timetable exists to review the Heritage Act in its entirety. The Stuart Hicks assessment will commence in early July, with a report due by mid August 2004. (5) As above. (6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(5) As above. (6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
(6) As stated above, no Bill will be presented in 2004. The need for any legislation will be considered in 2005.
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