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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 1168 asked in the Legislative Council on 22 October 2020 by Hon Robin Chapple

Parliament: 40 Session: 1

PARNPAJINYA RESERVE — NEWMAN

1168. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the minister representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum:

I refer to Parnpajinya, Newman's town-based reserve, and note the answer to question without notice 1070, asked on 13 October 2020, regarding changes to tenure at the site, especially the answer given in part (4).

(1) At present, does the proximity to active mining leases limit the use of the land with regard to domestic or residential aspects?

(2) If yes to (1), will the minister please explain the effects of this proximity on residential and domestic land use?

(3) In the future, will the proximity to active mining leases limit the use of the land with regard to domestic or residential aspects?

(4) In general, how close can a residential structure be built to an active mining area?

Hon ALANNAH MacTIERNAN replied:

I thank the member for the question. The following information has been provided by the Minister for Mines and Petroleum.

(1) No; the use of the land at Parnpajinya is in accordance with the conditions of the reserve.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) See the response to (1).

(4) Section 20 of the Mining Act 1978 protects residential structures on crown land from mining activity—namely, prospecting on, fossicking on, exploring on, mining on, or otherwise interfering with any crown land that is situated within 100 metres of any land that is in actual occupation and on which a house or other substantial building is erected. An occupier of the land may allow mining to occur on the land by providing consent in writing.