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❓ Question seeks clarification on the legal protection afforded to Aboriginal rock art and heritage on the Burrup Peninsula under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. The answer broadly references sections of the Act but lacks specific details.

AnsweredQoN 715Legislative Council

Asked

6 May 2003

Member

Hon George Cash

Portfolio

Indigenous Affairs

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(1) Is the Aboriginal rock art and other aboriginal items and objects, located on the Burrup Peninsular protected under the
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
or some other relevant Act?
(2) If so, will Minister provide details of the Protection Order in respect of this rock art and other aboriginal items and objects?
(3) Which particular items, objects or area of land is covered by the Protection Order?

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Answered

15 May 2003

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs

Response time

9 days

(2) Section 5 of the AHA provides protection for places and section 6 provides protection for objects. (3) Any item of importance, or any place of significance, to Aboriginal people, or the cultural heritage of the State over all of Western Australia is protected.
(3) Any item of importance, or any place of significance, to Aboriginal people, or the cultural heritage of the State over all of Western Australia is protected.

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