❓ Hon Neil Thomson questions the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs regarding clarity on responsibilities under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, potential reforms, and governance concerns within the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation. The Minister's response indicates engagement and advice from the Department, no current reforms, and the trustee addressing governance matters.
AnsweredQoN 139Legislative Assembly
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Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation
139. Hon Neil Thomson to the Leader of the House representing the
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
I refer to the
minister's answer to question without notice 110 in which he confirmed that
threats on land use work are not acceptable.
(1) What steps have
been taken to ensure there is clarity in the community about the
responsibilities under the Aboriginal Heritage
Act 1972 ?
(2) Is there any process underway in the minister's
agencies to examine new reforms to the legislation or regulatory framework?
(3) If yes, what are they; and:
(a) when will they be outlined to the community;
and
(b) given the gravity of the concerns on
governance of the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation, has any referral been made to
any authority including but not limited to the Corruption and Crime Commission?
139. Hon Neil Thomson to the Leader of the House representing the
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
I refer to the
minister's answer to question without notice 110 in which he confirmed that
threats on land use work are not acceptable.
(1) What steps have
been taken to ensure there is clarity in the community about the
responsibilities under the Aboriginal Heritage
Act 1972 ?
(2) Is there any process underway in the minister's
agencies to examine new reforms to the legislation or regulatory framework?
(3) If yes, what are they; and:
(a) when will they be outlined to the community;
and
(b) given the gravity of the concerns on
governance of the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation, has any referral been made to
any authority including but not limited to the Corruption and Crime Commission?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer has
been provided by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
(1) The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
engages with and provides advice.
(2)–(3) (a) No.
(b) The trustee is dealing with the matters in
consultation with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer has
been provided by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
(1) The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
engages with and provides advice.
(2)–(3) (a) No.
(b) The trustee is dealing with the matters in
consultation with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
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