Question on Notice regarding the Great Southern Landfill site approval process, seeking details on inter-departmental consultations, community engagement, and consideration of environmental and cultural heritage impacts.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1849Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 February 2026
Portfolio: the Environment

Question

I refer to the Great Southern Landfill site at Allawuna Farm and I ask:(a) How many times did the Minister speak with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER):(i) On what dates were those communications;(b) What advice did DWER provide on environmental risk and water catchment impact from the proposed landfill site;(c) Did the Minister consult the Minister for Planning and Lands prior to approval;(d) Was formal advice sought from the Minister for Water about Mundaring Weir catchment implications from the proposed landfill site;(e) Did the Minister communicate with the Department of Health about potential health impacts as a result of the proposed landfill site;(f) Has the Minister consulted with local indigenous groups regarding Aboriginal Cultural Heritage:(i) if so, which groups or leaders did the Minister meet with and on what dates;(g) Did the Minister consider advice from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development;(h) How many public submissions did the Minister's office receive after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessment;(i) Can the Minister release copies of all correspondence received;(j) Were any public submissions not considered or not responded to;(k) Did any submission request a meeting with the Minister;(l) Has the Minister published all consultation material on the Government website:(i) if not, why not;(m) Did the Minister release a summary of community consultation outcomes:(i) if not, why not;(n) Was there any ministerial briefing note on community opposition levels; and(o) What specific community concerns were considered in the final decision?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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