❓ Mr. Hyde questions the Premier on specific actions taken to address the Burrup Peninsula rock art heritage issue, deemed the most significant in WA. The Premier's answer outlines existing protections under various legislation.
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I refer to the Premier's comments in the Legislative Assembly on 28 February 2008, in which he stated that the issue of the rock art on the Burrup Peninsula is probably the most significant heritage issue that Western Australia has ever faced. He further stated that, as it was a difficult issue, the Parliament did not deal with it, the Government did not deal with it and that it was left to Canberra to resolve. In relation to this, I ask what specific steps the Premier has taken to address what he terms the most significant heritage issue that Western Australia has ever faced?
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7 August 2012
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The Burrup Peninsula is protected under both the Shire of Roebourne's Town Planning Scheme (2000) and the National Heritage List (2007).
The Burrup is also a Registered Place under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972; as such any development would require an application under that Act.
Additionally, any proposal that may affect the National Heritage values of the place would need to be referred to the Commonwealth Minister for Heritage under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
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The Burrup is also a Registered Place under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972; as such any development would require an application under that Act.
Additionally, any proposal that may affect the National Heritage values of the place would need to be referred to the Commonwealth Minister for Heritage under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
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