❓ A parliamentary question addresses poor honey production in low rainfall areas and seeks government assistance for affected beekeepers. The response outlines existing support mechanisms through Centrelink's Farm Help program.
AnsweredQoN 905Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is the Minister aware of the poor production of honey in low rainfall affected areas?
(2) Does the Government plan to assist affected honey producers in Western Australia?
(2) Does the Government plan to assist affected honey producers in Western Australia?
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Answered
11 September 2001
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Response time
20 days
2) The WA Beekeepers Association has provided recommendations for short term assistance for beekeepers. These recommendations will be considered by the Dry Season Advisory Committee along with other submissions regarding State assistance from agricultural industry groups. Advice from Centrelink in Canberra states that beekeepers are eligible to apply for Farm Help support which includes: * income support; * professional financial advice; * a re-establishment grant for those wishing to exit the industry; and * and a re-training grant.
Advice from Centrelink in Canberra states that beekeepers are eligible to apply for Farm Help support which includes: * income support; * professional financial advice; * a re-establishment grant for those wishing to exit the industry; and * and a re-training grant.
* income support; * professional financial advice; * a re-establishment grant for those wishing to exit the industry; and * and a re-training grant.
Advice from Centrelink in Canberra states that beekeepers are eligible to apply for Farm Help support which includes: * income support; * professional financial advice; * a re-establishment grant for those wishing to exit the industry; and * and a re-training grant.
* income support; * professional financial advice; * a re-establishment grant for those wishing to exit the industry; and * and a re-training grant.
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