❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Tourism Minister about the Rip Curl Search ASP surfing event at Gnaraloo, focusing on approvals, public access, and stakeholder opposition. The Minister's response indicates that approvals are pending, public access will be maintained, and stakeholder support exists.
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RIP CURL SEARCH ASP SURFING EVENT - GNARALOO
I refer to the holding of a Rip Curl Search Association of Surfing Professionals event at Gnaraloo. (1) Will the minister make a public announcement about the holding of a Rip Curl Search ASP surfing event at Gnaraloo in August 2008, thereby signalling the government’s approval for the event? (2) Will the area be closed to the general public for camping and surfing during the period that the event is held? (3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA
I refer to the holding of a Rip Curl Search Association of Surfing Professionals event at Gnaraloo. (1) Will the minister make a public announcement about the holding of a Rip Curl Search ASP surfing event at Gnaraloo in August 2008, thereby signalling the government’s approval for the event? (2) Will the area be closed to the general public for camping and surfing during the period that the event is held? (3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(1) Will the minister make a public announcement about the holding of a Rip Curl Search ASP surfing event at Gnaraloo in August 2008, thereby signalling the government’s approval for the event? (2) Will the area be closed to the general public for camping and surfing during the period that the event is held? (3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(2) Will the area be closed to the general public for camping and surfing during the period that the event is held? (3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(1) Will the minister make a public announcement about the holding of a Rip Curl Search ASP surfing event at Gnaraloo in August 2008, thereby signalling the government’s approval for the event? (2) Will the area be closed to the general public for camping and surfing during the period that the event is held? (3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(2) Will the area be closed to the general public for camping and surfing during the period that the event is held? (3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(3) If yes to (2), why? (4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(4) Has the proposal received the necessary approvals from the Minister for the Environment or the Pastoral Lands Board? (5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(5) Has the proposal been cleared with the Gnulli group native title holders? (6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(6) Has the proposal been before the Shire of Carnarvon? (7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(7) Is the minister aware that the proposal has aroused strong opposition from the majority of existing stakeholders? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister has advised the following - (1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(1) The member’s questions and assumptions are premature. The event will have to secure approvals from the necessary agencies and native title holders. I refer, for example, to the Minister for the Environment, the Pastoral Lands Board, the Gnulli group and the Shire of Carnarvon. To date, such approvals have not been sought. An environmental impact report has been commissioned. EventsCorp has been approached to support the Rip Curl Pro Search World Championship event in 2008. A pre-feasibility and feasibility study has been developed and the Tourism Western Australia board has agreed to fund the event should all the necessary approvals be granted. (2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(2)-(3) No. The camping area will not be closed to the general public. The area will be accessible for use by the general public. There are eight renowned different surf breaks in the immediate area and only one will be closed during the event, as is the case with the Margaret River pro event. (4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(4)-(6) See answer to (1). (7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
(7) No. A number of stakeholders have been fully briefed of the proposal and are supportive of the event subject to the official approvals being submitted. These include Three Mile Camp; the Department for Planning and Infrastructure; the Department of Environment and Conservation; the Department of Sport and Recreation; the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Gascoyne Development Commission, Gnaraloo Station, Ningaloo Sustainable Development Office, the Pastoral Lands Board, Red Bluff Station, the Shire of Carnarvon, the State Emergency Service, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s state land services (crown land) branch, Red Bluff Camp, Tourism WA and the Western Australia Police.
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