❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks whether proposed clearing for the Broome Port Master Plan has Aboriginal Heritage Act approval. The Minister answers that no approval is required based on provided information.
AnsweredQoN 883Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the Minister for
Transport's answer to question on notice No. 277 in the Legislative Council,
regarding the Broome Port Master Plan, and a notice posted by the Environmental
Protection Authority on 2 January 2014, regarding a proposal "to
clear 24.55 hectares of native vegetation within Lots 616, 1221 and Port Drive
Road Reserve to establish a wash-down facility, supply bases to support exploration
of the Browse Basin and ancillary small businesses", and I ask has the proposed work been granted approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 ?
Transport's answer to question on notice No. 277 in the Legislative Council,
regarding the Broome Port Master Plan, and a notice posted by the Environmental
Protection Authority on 2 January 2014, regarding a proposal "to
clear 24.55 hectares of native vegetation within Lots 616, 1221 and Port Drive
Road Reserve to establish a wash-down facility, supply bases to support exploration
of the Browse Basin and ancillary small businesses", and I ask has the proposed work been granted approval under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 ?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
8 April 2014
Responded by
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Response time
26 days
No. On the basis of information provided, there is no requirement to obtain approval under the
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
.
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
.
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