Question regarding Aboriginal heritage considerations related to the commercial lease of Jorgensen Park in Kalamunda, specifically concerning registered sites, disturbance approvals, assessments, and Traditional Owner consultation.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2304Legislative Assembly
Asked
6 May 2026
Portfolio: Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West

Question

I refer to the recently announced Commercial Lease of Jorgensen Park in the City of Kalamunda:(a) Will the Minister confirm whether Aboriginal heritage sites are registered within or adjacent to Jorgensen Park, including Site ID 3758 and ID 25023;(b) Will the Minister advise whether any proposed disturbance works associated with the event require consent under section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972;(c) Will the Minister advise whether the Department is aware of any Aboriginal heritage due diligence assessment, heritage survey, or other assessment having been undertaken in relation to the proposed event footprint; and(d) Will the Minister advise whether the Department is aware of any consultation having occurred with relevant Traditional Owner groups, including Whadjuk Noongar representatives, in relation to this proposal? I refer to the recently announced Commercial Lease of Jorgensen Park in the City of Kalamunda: (a) Will the Minister confirm whether Aboriginal heritage sites are registered within or adjacent to Jorgensen Park, including Site ID 3758 and ID 25023; (b) Will the Minister advise whether any proposed disturbance works associated with the event require consent under section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972; (c) Will the Minister advise whether the Department is aware of any Aboriginal heritage due diligence assessment, heritage survey, or other assessment having been undertaken in relation to the proposed event footprint; and (d) Will the Minister advise whether the Department is aware of any consultation having occurred with relevant Traditional Owner groups, including Whadjuk Noongar representatives, in relation to this proposal?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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