About
Phase 1 of consultation took place from August to December 2022. The purpose was to seek feedback on key definitions and issues to inform the development of proposals for the WA Biodiscovery Bill (the Bill).
We promoted the consultation activities by emailing stakeholders and running a social media campaign that had a total reach of more than 150,000 people and created about 430,000 impressions. Flyers and posters were sent to representative organisations.
The consultation received 148 responses, with 64 organisations participating and 44 participants identifying themselves as Aboriginal.
What we did in Phase 1
1. Consultation papers released
2. Workshops
3. Online surveys
4. Written submissions and 1:1 meetings
Workshop details
Show moreThere were 7 workshops for Aboriginal people and representative organisations held in Kununurra, Broome, Karratha, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany and Perth. A further workshop with researchers and businesses was held in Perth.
The workshops were facilitated by an independent consultant, Graham Castledine of Castledine Gregory Law and Mediation, and supported by a graphic scribe, Will Bessen of Tuna Blue.
