❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the appointment of new Conservation Commission members, focusing on their qualifications, experience, and potential conflicts of interest related to a member's family transport company. The Minister provides limited details, citing relevant sections of the Conservation and Land Management Act and assurances regarding conflict of interest management.
AnsweredQoN 5130Legislative Council
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I refer to the recent appointment of six new members of the Conservation Commission of Western Australia, and I ask -
(1) How many expressions of interest in appointment were received for these positions?
(2) How many of these applicants had a professional background in a field related to -
(a) conservation or management of biodiversity;
(b) environmental management; and
(c) sustainable use of natural resources?
(3) For each new member, will the Minister please provide full details of his or her knowledge and experience, particularly in a Western Australian context, in the following areas -
(a) conservation or management of biodiversity;
(b) environmental management;
(c) sustainable use of natural resources;
(d) preservation of the natural environment;
(e) promotion of the appreciation of flora and fauna and the natural environment; and
(f) principles of ecologically sustainable forest management as defined in section 19(2) of the
Conservation and Land Management Act 1984
?
(4) Has the new member Wade DeCampo retained any interest or role in his family transport company?
(5) If yes to (4), is that transport company available to transport products from any forest or timber reserve over which the Conservation Commission performs any function?
(6) If no to (5), what arrangements are in place to prevent this?
(7) If yes to (5), what arrangements are in place to prevent an actual or potential conflict of interests, or a perceived bias, in the Conservation Commission's functions in respect of forests or timber reserves?
(1) How many expressions of interest in appointment were received for these positions?
(2) How many of these applicants had a professional background in a field related to -
(a) conservation or management of biodiversity;
(b) environmental management; and
(c) sustainable use of natural resources?
(3) For each new member, will the Minister please provide full details of his or her knowledge and experience, particularly in a Western Australian context, in the following areas -
(a) conservation or management of biodiversity;
(b) environmental management;
(c) sustainable use of natural resources;
(d) preservation of the natural environment;
(e) promotion of the appreciation of flora and fauna and the natural environment; and
(f) principles of ecologically sustainable forest management as defined in section 19(2) of the
Conservation and Land Management Act 1984
?
(4) Has the new member Wade DeCampo retained any interest or role in his family transport company?
(5) If yes to (4), is that transport company available to transport products from any forest or timber reserve over which the Conservation Commission performs any function?
(6) If no to (5), what arrangements are in place to prevent this?
(7) If yes to (5), what arrangements are in place to prevent an actual or potential conflict of interests, or a perceived bias, in the Conservation Commission's functions in respect of forests or timber reserves?
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Answered
1 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
56 days
(1) 21
(2) 19
(3) The Minister for Environment is satisfied that the members appointed satisfy the requirements for membership specified in sections 21(3) and 21(4) of the
Conservation and Land Management Act 1984.
(4) Yes
(5) - (7) The Minister for Environment has been advised that Mr DeCampo's family company does not hold contracts with the Forest Products Commission and will not apply for any such contracts during Mr DeCampo's term as a member of the Conservation Commission. Like all board members, Mr DeCampo is required to declare any conflict of interest should one arise.
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(2) 19
(3) The Minister for Environment is satisfied that the members appointed satisfy the requirements for membership specified in sections 21(3) and 21(4) of the
Conservation and Land Management Act 1984.
(4) Yes
(5) - (7) The Minister for Environment has been advised that Mr DeCampo's family company does not hold contracts with the Forest Products Commission and will not apply for any such contracts during Mr DeCampo's term as a member of the Conservation Commission. Like all board members, Mr DeCampo is required to declare any conflict of interest should one arise.
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