❓ Hon. Stephen Dawson asks the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs about a derelict, unsecured building containing asbestos in the Wangkatjungka community, posing a risk to residents, particularly children. The Minister was unaware and has requested an urgent investigation.
AnsweredQoN 795Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
WANGKATJUNGKA COMMUNITY — DERELICT HOUSE
795. Hon STEPHEN DAWSON to the
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
(1) Is the
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs aware that the Wangkatjungka community has a
derelict and unsecured building that contains asbestos?
(2) Has the
minister been advised that the house was camped in during a recent sporting
event held in the community and is regularly played in by local children?
(3) Will the
minister ensure that the building is immediately fenced off and then removed to
ensure that lives are not put at risk?
795. Hon STEPHEN DAWSON to the
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
(1) Is the
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs aware that the Wangkatjungka community has a
derelict and unsecured building that contains asbestos?
(2) Has the
minister been advised that the house was camped in during a recent sporting
event held in the community and is regularly played in by local children?
(3) Will the
minister ensure that the building is immediately fenced off and then removed to
ensure that lives are not put at risk?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
(1)–(3)
This issue has not been brought to my attention to this point. I have asked the
Department of Aboriginal Affairs to investigate it as a matter of urgency.
question.
(1)–(3)
This issue has not been brought to my attention to this point. I have asked the
Department of Aboriginal Affairs to investigate it as a matter of urgency.
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