Debate on gene technology bills, agricultural research, and government support for the agricultural sector, including funding and infrastructure.

🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading11 November 2025 · 19,906 words

Gene technology bills debated; agriculture support, research funding, and government priorities ques

Legislation aims to bolster innovation and development of technology in WA's agricultural sector.

“"This legislation is about technology. I hope members opposite support this...to go against this legislation or to pick it apart would be anti-WA."”

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Members who spoke

Beazley, HannahBolt, DavidClarke, LornaHunter, LachlanJones, HughKelly, DaveMunday, LisaRundle, PeterScaife, DavidWarr, Kirrilee

Topics

gene technologyagricultureresearchfundinggovernment policy

Acts

Bills

Gene Technology (Western Australia) Bill 2025Gene Technology (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2025

· 11 November 2025

Corrects ministerial portfolio assignments for Hon Paul Papalia and Hon William Johnston.

Announces the resignations and appointments of ministers and members of the executive council.

Bill Second Reading · 11 November 2025

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