KANMANTOO MINING LEASE

The Hon. M. PARNELL (15:05): I have a supplementary question. What is the minister's understanding of how this project will impact on two nationally listed threatened ecological communities, namely, the pepperbox and irongrass vegetation communities?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning) (15:05): As I indicated in my answer, native vegetation issues are important, although, ironically, I understand that the vegetation is part of the old mine workings. I understand they are issues of which the company is well aware. Obviously, those issues were raised in the community consultation meetings and will have to be addressed by Hillgrove in its response documents, if it is to be given the mining lease.