❓ A parliamentary question addresses concerns about industrial emissions impacting Murujuga rock art, focusing on committee membership, reporting, remediation costs, the precautionary principle, and project approvals. The Minister provides information and commitments.
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I refer to the rock art monitoring reference committee set up by the Government to examine the potential impacts of industrial emissions on the Murujuga - Burrup Peninsula - rock art estate. (1) Who sits on the committee? (2) Will the minister table the terms of reference of the committee? (3) What are the reporting requirements of the committee and will the report be in the public domain? (4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(1) Who sits on the committee? (2) Will the minister table the terms of reference of the committee? (3) What are the reporting requirements of the committee and will the report be in the public domain? (4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(2) Will the minister table the terms of reference of the committee? (3) What are the reporting requirements of the committee and will the report be in the public domain? (4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(3) What are the reporting requirements of the committee and will the report be in the public domain? (4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
[See paper No 440.]
(1) Who sits on the committee? (2) Will the minister table the terms of reference of the committee? (3) What are the reporting requirements of the committee and will the report be in the public domain? (4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(2) Will the minister table the terms of reference of the committee? (3) What are the reporting requirements of the committee and will the report be in the public domain? (4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(3) What are the reporting requirements of the committee and will the report be in the public domain? (4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(4) If yes to (3), will the reports of the committee be reviewed by the Government before being released to the public? (5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(5) If it is established by the committee that industrial emissions will degrade or are degrading the rock art, who will bear the cost of such remedial measures as are necessary? (6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(6) Will the minister outline his understanding of the meaning of the precautionary principle? (7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(7) Will the minister outline the rationale for allowing industry to proceed on the peninsula before the committee has presented its findings? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(1) I am advised that the current membership of the committee includes Ian Macleod and Mance Lofgren from the Western Australian Museum; Patricia Vinnicombe, a rock art specialist; Dennis Callaghan from the Department of Indigenous Affairs; David Fleming, who is currently on leave and substituted by Richard Clarke from the Chemistry Centre (WA); Warren Tacey from the EPA service unit; Frank Murray, an EPA board member; Phillip Haydock from the Pilbara Native Title Service; Meath Hammond from Woodside Energy Ltd; and Kevin Richards from the Shire of Roebourne. (2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(2) Yes. (3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(3)-(4) The committee will make regular reports to the Government and ongoing briefings will be provided to the local and broader community on progress and outcomes of the rock art monitoring study. (5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(5) Until the committee has reported to the Government, any such speculation is premature. (6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(6) The precautionary principle is defined in the intergovernmental agreement on the environment as “where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing planning measures to prevent environmental degradation.” (7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
(7) A project developer anywhere in the State must obtain all relevant state and commonwealth approvals. Projects on the Burrup will be treated no differently. [See paper No 440.]
[See paper No 440.]
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