Mr. Hunter questions the Environment Minister regarding the approval process for the Great Southern Landfill at Allawuna Farm, focusing on transparency, statutory compliance, and potential procedural irregularities.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1850Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 February 2026
Portfolio: the Environment

Question

I refer to the Great Southern Landfill site at Allawuna Farm and I ask:(a) Has the Minister tabled the Ministerial Statement in Parliament:(i) if so, on what date was it tabled; and(ii) was that tabling within the statutory timeframe;(b) Did the Minister provide Ministers’ briefing notes to Parliament;(c) Has the Minister responded to written questions from other members of parliament on this matter:(i) if so, can those responses be published;(d) Has the Minister agreed to a Parliamentary Inquiry into how the approval decision was made;(e) Has any ministerial staffer resigned due to the decision to approve the Great Southern Landfill;(f) Can the Minister provide evidence that all statutory requirements were met before signing the approval;(g) Were any deadlines extended by the Minister:(i) if so, on what basis;(h) Was legal advice obtained by the Minister on the legality of approving this landfill;(i) Was that legal advice provided to the public; and(j) Did the Minister consult the Office of the Appeals Convenor before final approval:(i) What was the content of that consultation?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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