❓ A parliamentary question regarding iron ore exploration impacts on rare flora at Karara Conservation Station. The Minister provides information on compliance, inspections, and potential disturbances, tabling relevant documents.
AnsweredQoN 1042Legislative Council
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KARARA CONSERVATION STATION - IRON ORE EXPLORATION
I refer to the recent iron ore exploration on E59/1175 on the Banded iron ridge that is adjacent to the John Forrest Lookout on the Karara conservation station. (1) How is the minister ensuring that the “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” are observed at all times? (2) Will the minister table the Department of Industry and Resources approval to use earth-moving machinery at this location and a copy of the botanist’s declared rare flora report? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE
I refer to the recent iron ore exploration on E59/1175 on the Banded iron ridge that is adjacent to the John Forrest Lookout on the Karara conservation station. (1) How is the minister ensuring that the “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” are observed at all times? (2) Will the minister table the Department of Industry and Resources approval to use earth-moving machinery at this location and a copy of the botanist’s declared rare flora report? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(1) How is the minister ensuring that the “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” are observed at all times? (2) Will the minister table the Department of Industry and Resources approval to use earth-moving machinery at this location and a copy of the botanist’s declared rare flora report? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(2) Will the minister table the Department of Industry and Resources approval to use earth-moving machinery at this location and a copy of the botanist’s declared rare flora report? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
[See paper 3475.]
(1) How is the minister ensuring that the “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” are observed at all times? (2) Will the minister table the Department of Industry and Resources approval to use earth-moving machinery at this location and a copy of the botanist’s declared rare flora report? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(2) Will the minister table the Department of Industry and Resources approval to use earth-moving machinery at this location and a copy of the botanist’s declared rare flora report? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(4) Has the exploration program affected any declared rare flora? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(1) The guideline entitled “Mining Environmental Management Guidelines, Management of Declared Rare Flora for Onshore Petroleum and Mineral Activities” is available on the Department of Industry and Resources website. The Department of Industry and Resources conducts compliance inspections in accordance with its audit program. (2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(2) Yes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(3) Not applicable. (4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
(4) Representatives of the Department of Industry and Resources inspected the site on 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007. Photographs of potential disturbance to declared rare flora were taken and forwarded to the Department of Environment and Conservation. If it is confirmed that DRF has been disturbed, the matter will be considered by the Department of Environment and Conservation under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950. With that answer, I table a range of information that is somewhat difficult for me to describe, but it seems to be information that is relevant to the question. The information includes a document that refers to a Midwest Corporation Limited survey on Blue Hill’s rare and priority flora. [See paper 3475.]
[See paper 3475.]
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