❓ Question regarding the number of dwellings on Moola Bulla Lots 360 and 361, stakeholders involved in resolving land tenure issues, and the broader planning process for Halls Creek. The Minister's response indicates ongoing consultation and a whole-of-government approach.
AnsweredQoN 5636Legislative Assembly
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I refer to Question On Notice No. 3616 regarding Moola Bulla Lots 360 and 361, and I ask: (a) how many dwellings are currently located on Lots 360 and 361; (b) who are the stakeholders that the Minister has worked with to resolve the land tenure issues of the site; (c) what are the meeting dates that the Minister met with each stakeholder; (d) please explain what has the broader planning process, that the Minister stated on 24 March 2015 was underway, for Halls Creek being driven by the Shire achieved to date; (e) what date was the planning and development of Lots 360 and 361 referred to the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee for review; (f) what are the names of the current Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee members; (g) how regularly does the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee meet; (h) has the Minister received any advice regarding this matter from the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee; and (i) what future actions does the Minister have planned to implement resolve this ongoing issue?
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Answered
11 October 2016
Responded by
Minister for Lands
Response time
56 days
(a) The exact number are unknown;
(b) The Minister, through the Department of Lands, has consulted on this matter with various stakeholders including the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Department of Housing, Regional Services Reform Unit at the Department of Regional Development, Department of Planning, Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Shire of Halls Creek;
(c) The Minister has not met with the above stakeholders, however the Department of Lands convened a meeting on the 26 July 2016 with officers from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Department of Regional Development, Department of Planning, Department of Child Protection and Family Support and the Housing Authority to progress this matter;
(d) The broader planning process is being driven by the Shire of Halls Creek and as such this question should be referred to the Minister for Local Government;
(e) 29 February 2016;
(f) Any questions regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee should be directed to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs;
(g) See answer to question F;
(h) No; and
(i) Consultation with the Shire of Halls Creek, Kimberley Land Council and the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee is required before any decisions are made regarding granting any tenure over the land. I recognise that this issue needs a whole of government approach.
(b) The Minister, through the Department of Lands, has consulted on this matter with various stakeholders including the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Department of Housing, Regional Services Reform Unit at the Department of Regional Development, Department of Planning, Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Shire of Halls Creek;
(c) The Minister has not met with the above stakeholders, however the Department of Lands convened a meeting on the 26 July 2016 with officers from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Department of Regional Development, Department of Planning, Department of Child Protection and Family Support and the Housing Authority to progress this matter;
(d) The broader planning process is being driven by the Shire of Halls Creek and as such this question should be referred to the Minister for Local Government;
(e) 29 February 2016;
(f) Any questions regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee should be directed to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs;
(g) See answer to question F;
(h) No; and
(i) Consultation with the Shire of Halls Creek, Kimberley Land Council and the Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee is required before any decisions are made regarding granting any tenure over the land. I recognise that this issue needs a whole of government approach.
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