The decision by the Minister for the Environment to give National Heritage listing to the rock art of the Burrup Peninsula and Dampier Archipelago is overdue, insufficient, and lacks courage.

Greens Senator Rachel Siewert, Labor's Dr Carmen Lawrence and Independent Peter Andren welcome the listing, but say:

Today, at 11:15 am, in front of Parliament House, a group of concerned parliamentarians, staff, and rock art supporters, will make their contribution to a photographic campaign that has seen the 'Stand Up for the Burrup' message portrayed around the world.

"The Woodside Pluto development should be moved immediately to the NW Joint Venture site. What more evidence is needed?" said Senator Rachel Siewert.

Senator Siewert has welcomed the scathing report by Jo McDonald Cultural Heritage Management into the risks to Burrup Peninsula heritage values from continued industrial development.

"The Woodside Pluto development should be moved immediately to the NW Joint Venture site. What more evidence is needed?" said Senator Rachel Siewert.

Senator Siewert has welcomed the scathing report by Jo McDonald Cultural Heritage Management into the risks to Burrup Peninsula heritage values from continued industrial development.

My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell. I refer to the minister's decision to delay the addition of the Burrup Peninsula rock art province to the National Heritage List in order to carry out further consultation. Is the minister concerned that further destruction of rock art could occur during this period? Does the minister agree that, until such time as his decision is finalised, there should be no further destruction or disturbance of rock art or any other sites inside the proposed area for listing by the Australian Heritage Council?

My question is to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell. I refer to the minister's deliberation on how to protect the heritage values of the Burrup Peninsula. Is the minister aware of other appropriate sites for development in the Pilbara region? Does the minister believe that the best way to promote development and return to the heritage values on the Burrup is for heavy industry to be encouraged to alternative sites such as Onslow or Maitland or the joint venture site on the Burrup?