❓ Hon Amanda Dorn's QoN 1290 seeks detailed funding information on animal experimentation in WA across various government agencies and the NHMRC. The answer refers back to a previous QoN, stating DPIRD does not hold the requested consolidated budget information.
AnsweredQoN 1290Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to all animal experimentation undertaken in Western Australia (WA), including research funded or administered by the Department of Health, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and I ask: (a) what is the total amount of funding allocated to
animal experimentation across all WA government agencies in the 2025-26 State
Budget; (b) what is the breakdown of this funding by agency; (c) what additional funding for animal
experimentation is provided or administered through the NHMRC to WA
institutions; and (d) what oversight does the Minister have over this funding?
animal experimentation across all WA government agencies in the 2025-26 State
Budget; (b) what is the breakdown of this funding by agency; (c) what additional funding for animal
experimentation is provided or administered through the NHMRC to WA
institutions; and (d) what oversight does the Minister have over this funding?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 April 2026
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
5 days
(a-d)
As outlined in the answer Question on Notice 867, DPIRD does not hold budget information across State and Commonwealth agencies.
As outlined in the answer Question on Notice 867, DPIRD does not hold budget information across State and Commonwealth agencies.
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