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❓ Hon Tim Clifford asks about the timeline for the publication of feedback and potential legislative changes resulting from the review of the Cemeteries Act 1986 and Cremation Act 1929. The answer indicates the report is forthcoming, and legislative changes will be informed by the review's outcomes.

AnsweredQoN 1192Legislative Council

Asked

24 February 2026

Member

Hon Tim Clifford

Portfolio

Local Government; Disability Services; Volunteering; Youth; Gascoyne

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(1) With regard to the Review of the Cemeteries Act 1986 and Cremation Act 1929, when can we expect the publication of the public summary of feedback? (2) In reference to (1), does the Government plan to introduce or modify legislation, based on the review? (3) If yes to (2), when can we expect legislation to come before the Parliament?

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Answered

14 April 2026

Responded by

Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Local Government; Disability Services; Volunteering; Youth; Gascoyne

Response time

8 days

1-3. The Department of local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety is compiling feedback received through the review process and a report is intended to be provided at the conclusion of this process. Any decision to recommend changes to legislation will be informed by the outcomes of the review.

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