❓ I refer to planning approvals in the north-east corridor, and I ask: (a) are groundwater impacts assessed as part of development approvals; (b) what conditions are imposed; (c) has this process been s
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14 April 2026
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Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West
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I refer to planning approvals in the north-east corridor, and I ask: (a) are groundwater impacts assessed as part of development approvals; (b) what conditions are imposed; (c) has this process been successful; and (d) if no the (c), what problems have been identified?
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Answered
14 May 2026
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Leader of the House representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West
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6 days
(a) Groundwater impacts are assessed as part of development approvals when relevant, however these matters are more commonly considered at the subdivision stage.
(b) Following assessment, appropriate conditions are imposed by the relevant planning decision-making authority.
(c) See (b) above.
(d) Not applicable
(b) Following assessment, appropriate conditions are imposed by the relevant planning decision-making authority.
(c) See (b) above.
(d) Not applicable
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