Hon. Nick Goiran asked the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs whether the Avon River and its tributaries are declared protected areas under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. The Minister confirmed the Avon River is not a protected area.

AnsweredQoN 120Legislative Assembly
Asked
30 April 2025
Portfolio
Aboriginal Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

Avon River—Protected areas
120. Hon Nick Goiran to
the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
I refer to the declaration of protected
areas under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 .
(1) Is the Avon River a protected
area as defined under the act?
(2) Are all of the Avon River's
tributaries declared protected areas under the act?
(3) If no to (2), which
tributaries are declared protected areas?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
(1) No.
(2)–(3) Not applicable.

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