Dr. Brad Pettitt asks the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs about the number of active Section 18 permissions, instances of damage to Aboriginal heritage, and work suspensions due to cultural material impact at the Perdaman and Yara's Yuri projects on Murujuga. The Minister requests more time to provide an accurate response.

AnsweredQoN 505Legislative Council
Asked
16 May 2023
Portfolio
Aboriginal Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE —
SECTION 18 APPLICATIONS
505. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the Leader of the House representing the Minister
for Aboriginal Affairs:
I refer to the development activity
on Murujuga, the Burrup Peninsula, in relation to the Perdaman development and
Yara's project Yuri.
(1) How many section 18 permissions
are currently active for each site?
(2) Is the
department aware of any incidences, whether or not covered by section 18, of
damage or impact to Aboriginal heritage material at either site?
(3) Is the
department aware of work being suspended at either site due to damage or impact
to cultural material; and, if yes, how long was work suspended?
(4) If yes to either (2) or (3),
will the minister advise what occurred and on what date?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
The department has advised that in
order to provide accurate detail in answer to this question, more time is
required and a response will be provided on the next Parliament sitting day,
Wednesday, 17 May.

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