A WA parliamentary question probes the Department of Regional Development's actions on climate change, including adaptation, mitigation, funding, staffing, and success measurement. The Department confirms it addresses climate change but provides limited detail on specific actions and resources.

AnsweredQoN 3522Legislative Council
Asked
22 February 2011
Portfolio
Lands

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the first paragraph of the answer given to question without notice No. 27, on 16 February 2011 asked by the Hon Giz Watson, and I ask -
(1) Is the Department of Regional Development addressing climate change issues, as it affects the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), which climate change issues have been identified as affecting the Office’s sectoral responsibilities?
(4) In respect of each issue identified, how is it being addressed (please provide full details) in terms of, -
(a) adaptation;
(b) mitigation; and
(c) modification of activities likely to maintain or increase the severity of the impacts of climate change?
(5) In respect of each answer to (4), -
(a) how much funding has been allocated to this work;
(b) how many FTE staff have been allocated to this work; and
(c) how is success being measured?
(6) Regarding the answer to (5)(c), is this information publicly available?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If yes to (6), -
(a) where is it publicly reported; and
(b) how often is it updated?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
5 April 2011
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Lands
Response time
42 days
(1) Yes, the Department is addressing climate change issues as it affects its sectoral responsibilities.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Adaptation and mitigation issues have been identified as affecting the Department's sectoral responsibilities.
(4) (a)-(c) For adaptation and mitigation, the Department is involved in the following:
Emissions from the Department's fleet vehicles are being offset through the State Fleet Vehicle Emissions Offset Scheme.
(5) (a)-(b) Nil.
(c) Not applicable.
(6) - (8) Not applicable.
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