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❓ Mrs Roberts inquires about Indigenous consultation and funding for the proposed Indigenous Cultural Centre within the Perth Waterfront Project. The answer indicates early consultation occurred, but no funding is allocated in the first stage.

AnsweredQoN 1559Legislative Assembly

Asked

31 October 2013

Member

Mrs M.H. Roberts

Portfolio

Culture and the Arts

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(1) I refer to the Perth Waterfront Project and ask what consultation has been taken to progress the proposed Indigenous Cultural Centre within the precinct? (2) What allocations have been made in forward estimates for the planning and construction associated with the proposed Indigenous Cultural Centre? (3) Has the government consulted with Indigenous groups or community leaders or representatives in regards to the Indigenous Cultural Centre within the precinct: (a) if yes, who was part of the consultations; and (b) if not, why not and when will the Indigenous community leaders or representatives be consulted?

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Answered

3 December 2013

Responded by

Minister for Culture and the Arts

Response time

33 days

(1) Early planning for the project included consultation with aboriginal elders and community members.
(2) Development of the Indigenous Cultural Centre does not form part of the first stage of the project. No allocations have been made in forward estimates for the planning and construction associated with the proposed Indigenous Cultural Centre.
(3)(a-b) Refer to (1)

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