Dr. Pettitt questions the Minister for Environment regarding the impact of World Heritage status on temporary reserve 70/6697 on Murujuga, and the Minister's awareness of the reserve prior to a press release. The Minister confirms the reserve's continued existence and their prior knowledge.

AnsweredQoN 2013Legislative Council
Asked
18 April 2024
Portfolio
Environment

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I refer to the media statement Significant milestone for protection
of Murujuga country , on 29 February 2024, and I ask: (a) will the temporary reserve number 70/6697 and its industrial purpose over
the Burrup land area still exist if World Heritage is granted over this area; (b) was the Minister aware of the existence of temporary reserve
number 70/6697 prior to issuing their press release on 29 February 2024; and (c) if no to (b), why not?

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Answered
28 May 2024
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Environment
Response time
10 days
a)             Yes.
b)             Yes.
c)             Not applicable.

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