Hon Giz Watson asks about the recording and potential disturbance of specific Aboriginal sites by St Barbara Mines. The Minister confirms the sites are recorded, no applications to operate have been made, and the matter is under investigation.

AnsweredQoN 6312Legislative Council
Asked
13 May 2008
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

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(1) Are these sites recorded with the Department of Indigenous Affairs register of Aboriginal sites?
(2) If yes to (1), when were they recorded?
(3) Have any applications been made by St Barbara Mines or any other party to operate on the above mentioned sites?
(4) Have section 18 applications been made by any party in respect of these sites, and if so when?
(5) If yes to (4),
(a) what was the ACMC’s recommendations in respect of these sites; and
(b) what was the Minister’s decision in respect of these sites?
(6) If no to (4), what action does the Minister intend to take in respect of the activities of St Barbara Mines?

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Answered
17 June 2008
Responded by
Minister for Local Government representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
35 days
The Department of Indigenous Affairs advises:
(1) Yes.
(2) DIA 1737 was initially recorded in 1983, and DIA 17587 was recorded in 1999.
(3) No.
(4) No.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) This matter is currently being investigated by the Department of Indigenous Affairs.
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