❓ Hon Adele Farina questions the vesting of maritime archaeological sites at Koombana Drive, Bunbury, with the WA Museum, following the relocation of the Department of Parks and Wildlife headquarters. The Minister confirms the sites have not been vested and explains the discretionary nature of site declaration under the Maritime Archaeology Act.
AnsweredQoN 2703Legislative Council
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I refer to the Government’s recent announcement to relocate the Department of Parks and Wildlife headquarters to Koombana Drive, Bunbury, and I ask: (a) has possession of the maritime archaeological sites at lots 881, 882 and 883 Koombana Drive, Bunbury been vested in the Western Australian Museum pursuant to section 6(1) of the Maritime Archaeological Act 1973 ; and (b) if no to (a), why not?
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Answered
24 March 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Culture and the Arts
Response time
28 days
(a) No.
(b) I am advised that not all wrecks, maritime archaeological remains, or associated materials are eligible for protection under Sections 3 and 4 of the Maritime Archaeology Act 1973 and in any case, discretion would be exercised prior to declaring a site.
(b) I am advised that not all wrecks, maritime archaeological remains, or associated materials are eligible for protection under Sections 3 and 4 of the Maritime Archaeology Act 1973 and in any case, discretion would be exercised prior to declaring a site.
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