Hon Giz Watson questions the Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) regarding advice given to proponents about Aboriginal Site Number 23323 on the Burrup Peninsula and Section 18 applications. The DIA denies providing incorrect advice.

AnsweredQoN 418Legislative Council
Asked
19 March 2009
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

(1) Have officers of the DIA advised any proponents that Aboriginal Site Number 23323 is not relevant to their project on the Burrup Peninsula and that an application pursuant to section 18 of the
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
in regard to this site was therefore not required?
(2) If yes to (1), on how many occasions and why was this done in light of the Minister’s answer to part four of question on notice No. 6095?
(3) Did officers of the DIA advise proponents incorrectly?
(4) If the DIA advised proponents incorrectly, what action will be taken to remedy the situation?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
5 May 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
47 days
1. No.
2. Not applicable.
3. No.
4. Not applicable.
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