Hon Paul Llewellyn questions the government's liability for accidents on an illegally constructed road on a mining lease near the Ninga Mia Aboriginal Community. The government's response is non-committal, stating liability depends on the circumstances.

AnsweredQoN 3220Legislative Council
Asked
1 December 2005
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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I refer to question on notice No. 2510 of October 20 2004, and the answers provided concerning a gravel road illegally constructed on Mining Lease 26/261 (owned by Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining) as an extension to Sutherland Street, crossing old Kanowna Road and intersecting with Yarri Road near the Ninga Mia Aboriginal Community -
(1) Is the Government responsible for any accidents which may occur on this road?
(2) If no to (1), why?
(3) If yes to (1), why?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
5 April 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
125 days
(1) -(3) Liability, if any, in the event of a crash will depend on the circumstances of each case.

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