❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Minister for Indigenous Affairs regarding the decision-making process involving the EPA, ACMC, and Section 18 decisions under the Environmental Protection Act 1986, specifically concerning environmental impact assessments and Aboriginal cultural heritage.
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(1) Is it correct as stated by the Minister, that as the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) had not completed an environmental impact assessment under the provisions of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986,
the Minister was not authorised by law to make such a section 18 decision, after the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) had met and made a recommendation to the Minister?
(2) Is it correct in part (9), (10) and (11) of question on notice No. 5913, asked of the Minister for Environment, that the EPA cannot make a decision in respect of projects until advice has been received whether a proposal can be assessed?
(3) If yes to (2), at what level, once the (ACMC) has provided advice on the application?
(4) Will the Minister outline the correct chronology of decision making in respect of the Department on these issues?
Environmental Protection Act 1986,
the Minister was not authorised by law to make such a section 18 decision, after the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) had met and made a recommendation to the Minister?
(2) Is it correct in part (9), (10) and (11) of question on notice No. 5913, asked of the Minister for Environment, that the EPA cannot make a decision in respect of projects until advice has been received whether a proposal can be assessed?
(3) If yes to (2), at what level, once the (ACMC) has provided advice on the application?
(4) Will the Minister outline the correct chronology of decision making in respect of the Department on these issues?
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Answered
6 May 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
48 days
Yes, on those areas of the section 18 Notice that were subject to Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) assessment.
The EPA is not obliged to obtain advice from the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) in relation to its approvals process.
Not applicable.
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is the decision making authority (if so identified by the EPA) bound by the provisions of the EPA, not the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the ACMC.
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The EPA is not obliged to obtain advice from the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) in relation to its approvals process.
Not applicable.
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs is the decision making authority (if so identified by the EPA) bound by the provisions of the EPA, not the Department of Indigenous Affairs or the ACMC.
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