Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Emergency Management) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you to Senator Davey for rephrasing her question. I can say this: the minister took evidence from a number of groups, including of course the Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council and the Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation. I am aware that evidence was provided by at least both of those groups. The minister's obligations in all matters before her are to observe the law, and, as she has made clear on many occasions in relation to many matters, she is diligent in her approach to those issues. The minister has always considered that her first obligation is to take these decisions in a way that produces a sound legal decision, and I am sure that she has done so on this occasion also.