Question regarding the impact of World Heritage listing on temporary industrial reserves on Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula). The Minister denies issuing the press release referenced.

AnsweredQoN 2012Legislative Council
Asked
18 April 2024
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to the media statement Significant milestone for protection
of Murujuga country , on 29 February 2024, and I ask: (a) will the temporary reserve number 70/6697 and its industrial purpose over
the Burrup land area still exist if World Heritage is granted over this area; (b) was the Minister aware of the existence of temporary reserve
number 70/6697 prior to issuing their press release on 29 February 2024; and (c) if no to (b), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
16 May 2024
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
6 days
(a)  Yes.
(b – c) The Minister did not issue a media statement on this matter on 29 February 2024

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