❓ This parliamentary Question on Notice from Mr Basil Zempilas seeks detailed information regarding Aboriginal heritage matters in Western Australia, specifically focusing on Section 18 consents, site damage, and current applications under the reinstated Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 since 2021.
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9 June 2026
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I refer to Aboriginal heritage matters in WA and I ask:
(a) How many Section 18 consents under the reinstated Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 have been granted since 2021;
(b) How many heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed since 2021; and
(c) How many applications are currently before the Minister under the 1972 Act for consent to impact heritage sites, and what is the average processing time?
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(a) How many Section 18 consents under the reinstated Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 have been granted since 2021;
(b) How many heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed since 2021; and
(c) How many applications are currently before the Minister under the 1972 Act for consent to impact heritage sites, and what is the average processing time?
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