❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses vandalism of Indigenous rock art on the Burrup Peninsula. The Minister acknowledges the issue, outlines planned actions including investigation and stakeholder engagement, and confirms other reported incidents.
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BURRUP PENINSULA — ROCK ART SITE VANDALISM
I refer to a recent act of vandalism against an Indigenous rock art site on the Burrup Peninsula, of which a photograph titled, “2011-02-09 Burrup Vandalism” is available on my website. (1) Has the Department of Indigenous Affairs been made aware of, or is it aware of, this vandalism? (2) If yes to (1), when did the department become aware of this vandalism and have DIA offices visited the site? (3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER
I refer to a recent act of vandalism against an Indigenous rock art site on the Burrup Peninsula, of which a photograph titled, “2011-02-09 Burrup Vandalism” is available on my website. (1) Has the Department of Indigenous Affairs been made aware of, or is it aware of, this vandalism? (2) If yes to (1), when did the department become aware of this vandalism and have DIA offices visited the site? (3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(1) Has the Department of Indigenous Affairs been made aware of, or is it aware of, this vandalism? (2) If yes to (1), when did the department become aware of this vandalism and have DIA offices visited the site? (3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(2) If yes to (1), when did the department become aware of this vandalism and have DIA offices visited the site? (3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup?
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(1) Has the Department of Indigenous Affairs been made aware of, or is it aware of, this vandalism? (2) If yes to (1), when did the department become aware of this vandalism and have DIA offices visited the site? (3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(2) If yes to (1), when did the department become aware of this vandalism and have DIA offices visited the site? (3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), what action has been taken with regard to — (a) identifying the culprits; and (b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup? (4) Have any other acts of vandalism against rock art on the Burrup Peninsula been reported to DIA in 2011; and, if so, will the minister table a list of these reports? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(b) preventing further acts of vandalism on the Burrup?
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(1) Yes. (2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(2) On 9 February 2011. A site visit by Department of Indigenous Affairs officers was planned for 23 February 2011; however, this was postponed due to the cyclone. DIA officers will attend when the cyclone alert is rescinded, and qualified officers will record and repair the damage. (3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
(3) (a) DIA is investigating the matter with the relevant local authorities. (b) DIA officers conduct information sessions with local stakeholders including mining companies. These sessions help companies to design induction programs for their employees. (4) Yes; DIA received a report of graffiti at the Climbing Men site.
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