Hon Giz Watson asks about correspondence between the WA government and the UN regarding the Dampier Archipelago, Burrup Peninsula, and Woodside Pluto development. The response indicates no direct correspondence, but the UN contacted the Commonwealth about the Burrup Peninsula.

AnsweredQoN 6436Legislative Council
Asked
17 June 2008
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State Development

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(1) Has correspondence from a United Nations body or other such similar organisation been received by the Minister, the Department or authorities pertaining to the Dampier Archipelago, Burrup Peninsula or the Woodside Pluto development?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) what was the nature of that correspondence; and
(b) will the Minister table a copy of that correspondence?
(3) Did the Minister, the Department or any authority respond to that correspondence?
(4) If yes to (3), will the Minister table a copy of the response?
(5) Which Agencies of Government were involved in responding to that correspondence?
(6) Was the Minister aware of this correspondence prior to this question being asked?
(7) If yes to (6), on what date?

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Answered
26 June 2008
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
9 days
Department of Industry and Resources
(1) No. The Office of the United Nations wrote to the Commonwealth pertaining to information the United Nations had received regarding the Burrup Peninsula.
(2) (a) & (b) - (7) Not applicable.
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