❓ A parliamentary question regarding approvals for mining works in the northern goldfields and their potential impact on Aboriginal sites. The Minister confirms approvals were granted, consultation occurred, and addresses advice from the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee.
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(1) Can the minister confirm that he has given three separate approvals to two mining companies to carry out works in the northern goldfields, specifically Marshall Pool, the Abednego and United Well areas and Lake Miranda, which the Ngalia and Koara people say endanger 70 Aboriginal sites that are sites of either archaeological or anthropological significance? (2) If yes, what consultations did the minister have with the Ngalia and Koara people prior to approving these works and did he get their informed consent? (3) Did the minister seek the advice of the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee on the proposal by either of these companies? (4) What was the recommendation of the committee in relation to further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people? (5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(2) If yes, what consultations did the minister have with the Ngalia and Koara people prior to approving these works and did he get their informed consent? (3) Did the minister seek the advice of the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee on the proposal by either of these companies? (4) What was the recommendation of the committee in relation to further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people? (5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(3) Did the minister seek the advice of the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee on the proposal by either of these companies? (4) What was the recommendation of the committee in relation to further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people? (5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(4) What was the recommendation of the committee in relation to further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people? (5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(2) If yes, what consultations did the minister have with the Ngalia and Koara people prior to approving these works and did he get their informed consent? (3) Did the minister seek the advice of the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee on the proposal by either of these companies? (4) What was the recommendation of the committee in relation to further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people? (5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(3) Did the minister seek the advice of the Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee on the proposal by either of these companies? (4) What was the recommendation of the committee in relation to further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people? (5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(4) What was the recommendation of the committee in relation to further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people? (5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(5) Is the minister aware that the Ngalia and Koara people have lodged an application this week under section 9 of the federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 seeking the urgent protection of these 70 sites? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(1) Yes. (2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(2) Consultation was conducted with the Ngalia and Koara people by the proponents and their consultants and by Aboriginal Affairs Department staff. The "consent" of interested third parties is not required under section 18 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act prior to approving these works. (3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(3) Yes. (4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(4) In relation to Marshall Pool, the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee recommended that further attempts be made to reach an amenable situation with Mr Richard Evans and the Koara claimants regarding the proposed project - ACMC resolution 00/102. For Lake Miranda, it was recommended that the application be referred back to the proponent for further consultation with the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, the Koara, and the Wutha group - ACMC resolution 00/097. With regard to Abednego and United Well, the ACMC did not recommend the need for further consultations with the Ngalia and Koara people - ACMC resolution 00/010. (5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
(5) Formal notification of an application under section 9 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 has not been received.
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