❓ Question on Notice regarding consultation with Traditional Owners on data centre development in WA, particularly concerning the Hazelmere proposal and its impact on Aboriginal cultural heritage. The question was directed to the wrong minister and will be answered later.
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Traditional owners—Data centre development
320. Hon Jess Beckerling to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
I
refer to the government's November 2022 data centre prospectus, in particular
page 12, which references:
… a strong focus on providing
increased opportunities for Aboriginal people, greater recognition of cultural
heritage and striving to reduce inequalities through policy and program
implementation.
(1) What advice has the minister sought
from traditional owners on data centre development in Western Australia?
(2) Which traditional owner groups has
the minister met with to discuss data centre development in WA?
(3) Given that the Hazelmere data centre
proposal poses a significant risk to Aboriginal cultural heritage sites,
including the Mandoon Bilya/Helena River, has the minister met with traditional
owners about this development proposal to fully understand their concerns?
(4) If yes to
(3), how many times and who with?
320. Hon Jess Beckerling to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs:
I
refer to the government's November 2022 data centre prospectus, in particular
page 12, which references:
… a strong focus on providing
increased opportunities for Aboriginal people, greater recognition of cultural
heritage and striving to reduce inequalities through policy and program
implementation.
(1) What advice has the minister sought
from traditional owners on data centre development in Western Australia?
(2) Which traditional owner groups has
the minister met with to discuss data centre development in WA?
(3) Given that the Hazelmere data centre
proposal poses a significant risk to Aboriginal cultural heritage sites,
including the Mandoon Bilya/Helena River, has the minister met with traditional
owners about this development proposal to fully understand their concerns?
(4) If yes to
(3), how many times and who with?
AnswerView source ↗
The answer
says that this question should be referred to the Minister for Science and
Innovation. I am the Minister for Science and Innovation! I will provide an
answer on Tuesday.
says that this question should be referred to the Minister for Science and
Innovation. I am the Minister for Science and Innovation! I will provide an
answer on Tuesday.
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