Dr. Walker asks the Minister for Local Government about exempting significant graves at Fremantle Cemetery, particularly those on the Historical Women's Walk Trail, from the Board's Renewal Program. He seeks assurance and potential parliamentary updates.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1413Legislative Council
Asked
19 March 2026
Portfolio: Local Government

Question

I refer the Minister to the announcement that Fremantle Cemetery will create an Historical Women's Walk Trail to honour the lives and achievements of some of the notable women interred there, and welcoming this news, I ask:(a) has the Minister had an opportunity to discuss exempting these and other significant graves from any future application of the Board's Renewal Program at Fremantle Cemetery; and(b) if no to (a), will the Minister undertake to do so as a matter of some urgency, with an aim to sharing any concerns or reassurances the Minister can with the Parliament?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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