Senator Ludlam asked the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, upon notice, on 12 October 2011: In regard to the draft memorandum of understanding negotiated by the Government with Paladin Energy Ltd to access the Oobagooma uranium deposit in Western Australia: (1) When will that memorandum of understanding be finalised. (2) What were the timelines and dates of meetings in the process of its negotiation. (3) How does the development of a uranium mine in the middle of the Kimberley National Heritage Listed area not compromise the integrity of that listing. (4) Has the Minister advised the Minister for Resources and Energy that allowing access to the area would undermine the integrity of the Kimberley National Heritage Listed area.