❓ A parliamentary question addresses the lack of Indigenous consultation regarding the placement of a geodetic reference station on Mt Leonora, a registered Indigenous site, and seeks to determine if action will be taken against Landgate. The Minister acknowledges no consent was sought and an investigation is underway.
AnsweredQoN 799Legislative Council
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MT LEONORA GEODETIC REFERENCE STATION — INDIGENOUS CONSENT
With reference to the global navigation satellite system geodetic reference station placed on Mt Leonora on the PCMI registered site 1737 by Landgate, I ask — (1) Was permission in any way sought from the traditional owners for this site to be desecrated? (2) If yes to (1), when; and, if not, why not? (3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
With reference to the global navigation satellite system geodetic reference station placed on Mt Leonora on the PCMI registered site 1737 by Landgate, I ask — (1) Was permission in any way sought from the traditional owners for this site to be desecrated? (2) If yes to (1), when; and, if not, why not? (3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
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I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Was permission in any way sought from the traditional owners for this site to be desecrated? (2) If yes to (1), when; and, if not, why not? (3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(2) If yes to (1), when; and, if not, why not? (3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
(1) Was permission in any way sought from the traditional owners for this site to be desecrated? (2) If yes to (1), when; and, if not, why not? (3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(2) If yes to (1), when; and, if not, why not? (3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Was permission sought in any way from the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee for this site to be desecrated? (4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(4) If yes to (3), when; and, if not, why not? (5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(5) If no to (1) and/or (3), will the minister initiate action against Landgate, and when? (6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(6) If no to (5), why not? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
I provide the following answer — (1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(1) The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is not aware of consent or approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 being sought. (2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(2) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(3) No. (4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The reason needs to be sought from the person or persons who constructed the installation. (5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(5) I am advised that the Department of Indigenous Affairs is investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction of the installation and will provide the minister with a report. Upon considering the report, the minister will be in a position to determine what action may be necessary. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
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