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❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the construction of the Department of Parks and Wildlife office in Bunbury, specifically addressing whether it's a public works project and concerns about shipwrecks on the site. The Minister provides direct answers and clarifies portfolio responsibilities.

AnsweredQoN 4161Legislative Council

Asked

21 June 2016

Member

Hon Adele Farina

Portfolio

Planning

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I refer to the Minister's answer to question on notice No. 4075, and I ask: (a) in answer to part (f), is the building proceeding on the basis of a public works under the Public Works Act 1902 , the Minister replied 'not applicable', with all due respect the answer can only be a yes or a no, is it the Government's intention to build the new Department of Parks and Wildlife office in Bunbury as a public works under the Public Works Act 1902, yes or no; (b) the Minister's answer to part (g) of the question avoided the question, is there a reason why the Minister is unwilling to give the assurance sought in the question; (c) if yes (b), what is the reason; and (d) if no to (b), is the Minister confident that the location of all shipwrecks and artefacts on the proposed site have been identified, yes or no?

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Answered

24 August 2016

Responded by

Minister for Planning

Response time

64 days

(a) Yes (b) I am advised by the Department of Parks and Wildlife that they have extensively investigated the site with staff from the Maritime Museum and are confident that all shipwrecks have been found. It should be noted that the identification and recovery of artefacts is outside of my portfolio and is subject to requirements pursuant to the Maritime Archaeology Act 1973 which falls within the portfolio of Culture and Arts. (c) Not applicable (d) Refer to answer in (b)

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