Extract from Hansard Legislative Council 25 September 2001
Mike Elliott Leader Australian Democrats Member of the Legislative Council		Parliament Index 2001 Spring Sitting Index Browse by Subject   Search all Democrats material About the SA Parliament Hansard on line

In reply to Hon. M.J. ELLIOTT (16 May 2001) and answered by letter on 10 August 2001.

The Hon. DIANA LAIDLAW: The Minister for Environment and Heritage has provided the following information:

1. This matter is sub judice . No further comment can therefore be made.

2. Again this question goes to matters sub judice in so far as it concerns the proclamation covering the Gammon Ranges.

3. A mineral Exploration Licence currently exists over a small portion of the north-western section of the park, and there are other prospective areas within other sections of the park. The transfer of mining leases within the specific location of Weetootla Gorge is a separate issue from the reproclamation of the whole park to exclude mining rights. No decision on this matter has been taken.

4. As new national parks are proclaimed this matter is dealt with on a case by case basis.

5. As previously advised, proclamations vary. Prior to the constitution of a new park, consideration is given to whether joint proclamation is appropriate. This includes an analysis of the conservation values and environmental sensitivities of the proposed new park. There are also steps in the approval process under the Mining Act 1971 and park proclamation conditions to protect environmentally sensitive areas either through excluding them from licence areas, or by ensuring appropriate conditions on licences and work approvals.

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