Hon Giz Watson inquires about recommendations made by former DIA Director General Amanda Cattermole regarding reforms to the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act (AHA). The Minister's response indicates no specific recommendations were made, only suggestions for review processes and topics.

AnsweredQoN 427Legislative Council
Asked
19 March 2009
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

QuestionView source ↗

(1) Did former DIA Director General Amanda Cattermole (previously DIA Principal Legal Officer) make any specific recommendations to the Minister of the day relating to the reform of the
WA Aboriginal Heritage Act
(AHA), while serving in either of these two positions?
(2) If yes to (1), will the Minister disclose to parliament the nature of Ms Cattermole's recommendations for reform of the AHA?
(3) If yes to (2), will the Minister itemise any policy documents relating to Ms Cattermole's proposals for the reform of the AHA?
(4) If yes to (1), will the Minister table any such documents?
(5) Is it the intention of the Minister to implement any of Ms Cattermole's recommendations?
(6) If yes to (5), which ones?
(7) If no to (5), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
5 May 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
47 days
(1) No.  Ms Cattermole made suggestions as to possible processes for undertaking a review of the
Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
and some topics that could be included in any review.
(2-7) Not applicable.
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