Question on Notice regarding the Minister's authority to make decisions under s18 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, specifically concerning the role of the EPA and the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) in environmental impact assessments.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 6433Legislative Council
Asked
17 June 2008
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

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(1) Is it correct as stated by the Minister that as the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) had not completed an environmental impact assessment under the provisions of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986
, the Minister was not authorised by law to make such a s18 decision, after the ACMC had met and made a recommendation to the Minister?
(2) Is it correct in part nine, ten and eleven of question on notice No. 3782 asked of the Minister for Environment that the EPA cannot make a decision in respect of projects until advice has been received whether a proposal can be assessed?
(3) If yes to (2), at what level, once the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee has provided advice on the application?
(4) Will the Minister outline the correct chronology of decision making in respect of her Department on these issues?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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