Review of the Industrial Hemp Act 2004 is under consideration, given climate risks and hemp's potential in the South West.

🟡 Medium · Speech15 October 2025 · 253 words

Industrial Hemp Act review considered amid climate change and hemp's potential for WA agriculture.

Government considers reviewing Industrial Hemp Act to address climate change impacts on agriculture.

“Industrial hemp is a versatile crop that has been grown in the South West commercially and for research purposes”

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Members who spoke

Jarvis, JackieWalker, Brian

Topics

industrial hempclimate changeagriculturelegislation

Legislation Referenced

Acts

What progress has the minister made towards a review of the Industrial Hemp Act 2004

Bills

Industrial Hemp Act 2004

· 15 October 2025

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Designated Registrar — Industrial Hemp Act 2004

Designates the director of biosecurity governance, strategy and performance at the department of primary industries and regional development as registrar for the Industrial Hemp Act 2004.

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