❓ Mr Masters inquires about the inclusion of environmental impact assessment in the review of major development approval processes, and the planned consultation with government agencies and the community. The answer confirms inclusion and broad consultation, but lacks specific details.
AnsweredQoN 1031Legislative Assembly
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(1) Will the recently announced formal review of the approval process for major developments in the State include a consideration of the environmental impact assessment process as it affects major development proposals?
(2) If yes, what input will be sought from Government agencies that have a statutory role in environmental impact assessment and related responsibilities?
(3) If yes, what input will be sought from the general community, in particular from community groups, to ensure that their views are duly considered.
(2) If yes, what input will be sought from Government agencies that have a statutory role in environmental impact assessment and related responsibilities?
(3) If yes, what input will be sought from the general community, in particular from community groups, to ensure that their views are duly considered.
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Answered
16 October 2001
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
34 days
(1-3) The formal review of approvals processes will include consideration of environmental legislation. The precise details of the operation of the review are presently being worked out between the Government and Mr Michael Keating as head of the Review Team. However, the member is assured that a wide range of inputs will be sought as part of the review including from Government agencies and the general community. The first step in the process was the placement of an advertisement of an advertisement in the 'West Australian' on Saturday 22 September 2001.
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