❓ Question on Notice regarding filming of Murujuga rock art, seeking clarification on consent processes, federal negotiations, and appropriateness of tourism given management concerns. The Minister provided limited answers, citing lack of permission and declining to offer an opinion.
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TOURISM — FILMING MURUJUGA ROCK ART
I refer to “The Extraordinary Taxi Ride” and its proposal to film or indeed encourage the filming of Murujuga rock art. (1) What process has been engaged in to ensure that all filming or photography is done with the full and informed consent of the five signatory groups of the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estates Agreement—namely, the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Yaburara, Mardudhunera and the Wong-goo-tt-oo? (2) Given that all the major rock art sites are covered by the Dampier Archipelago national heritage listed area, what negotiations have been entered into with the federal government? (3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
I refer to “The Extraordinary Taxi Ride” and its proposal to film or indeed encourage the filming of Murujuga rock art. (1) What process has been engaged in to ensure that all filming or photography is done with the full and informed consent of the five signatory groups of the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estates Agreement—namely, the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Yaburara, Mardudhunera and the Wong-goo-tt-oo? (2) Given that all the major rock art sites are covered by the Dampier Archipelago national heritage listed area, what negotiations have been entered into with the federal government? (3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(1) What process has been engaged in to ensure that all filming or photography is done with the full and informed consent of the five signatory groups of the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estates Agreement—namely, the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Yaburara, Mardudhunera and the Wong-goo-tt-oo? (2) Given that all the major rock art sites are covered by the Dampier Archipelago national heritage listed area, what negotiations have been entered into with the federal government? (3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(2) Given that all the major rock art sites are covered by the Dampier Archipelago national heritage listed area, what negotiations have been entered into with the federal government? (3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(1) What process has been engaged in to ensure that all filming or photography is done with the full and informed consent of the five signatory groups of the Burrup and Maitland Industrial Estates Agreement—namely, the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Yaburara, Mardudhunera and the Wong-goo-tt-oo? (2) Given that all the major rock art sites are covered by the Dampier Archipelago national heritage listed area, what negotiations have been entered into with the federal government? (3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(2) Given that all the major rock art sites are covered by the Dampier Archipelago national heritage listed area, what negotiations have been entered into with the federal government? (3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(3) Due to the lack of management of the area and increased vandalism of the rock art, does the minister think it appropriate to encourage tourism to this area until such time as rangers are employed to monitor and protect the area? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(1) Tourism Western Australia wrote to the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and was not granted permission to film or photograph. (2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
(3) Given that this seeks an opinion, the minister does not propose to supply an answer.
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