❓ This question seeks data on the processing times for Section 18 applications under Aboriginal heritage legislation in Western Australia, specifically focusing on compliance with statutory timeframes and the use of extensions and 'timer pauses' since November 2023.
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9 June 2026
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Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West
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I refer to section 18 applications for Aboriginal heritage in WA and ask:
(a) Of all Section 18 applications lodged since November 2023, what percentage were determined within the 70-day statutory timeframe;
(b) How many in (a) required the 30-day extension; and
(c) How many in (a) exceeded the extended period due to the 'timer pause' mechanism?
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(a) Of all Section 18 applications lodged since November 2023, what percentage were determined within the 70-day statutory timeframe;
(b) How many in (a) required the 30-day extension; and
(c) How many in (a) exceeded the extended period due to the 'timer pause' mechanism?
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