❓ Ms Davies questions the Premier on the economic impact of the federal live sheep export ban on the North Eastern Wheatbelt, citing a report estimating a $128 million loss. The Premier acknowledges the impact and affirms support for farmers, highlighting state government analysis and ongoing discussions with the federal government.
AnsweredQoN 923Legislative Assembly
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NORTH EASTERN WHEATBELT REGION OF COUNCILS REPORT
923. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Premier:
I
refer to a report commissioned by the North Eastern Wheatbelt Region of Councils,
a voluntary group of seven local governments in my electorate of Central
Wheatbelt, revealing that the impact of the Albanese government's ban
on live sheep exports for this region will be at least $128 million in economic
loss.
(1) Does the
Premier agree that it is unreasonable for these communities to lose up to nine
per cent of their economic base because of a political decision by the federal
Labor government?
(2) Will the
Premier meet with representatives from NEWROC to discuss this report and why
its analysis is more comprehensive than the work done by his state government
on the true impact on this disastrous decision by the federal government?
NORTH EASTERN WHEATBELT REGION OF COUNCILS REPORT
923. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Premier:
I
refer to a report commissioned by the North Eastern Wheatbelt Region of Councils,
a voluntary group of seven local governments in my electorate of Central
Wheatbelt, revealing that the impact of the Albanese government's ban
on live sheep exports for this region will be at least $128 million in economic
loss.
(1) Does the
Premier agree that it is unreasonable for these communities to lose up to nine
per cent of their economic base because of a political decision by the federal
Labor government?
(2) Will the
Premier meet with representatives from NEWROC to discuss this report and why
its analysis is more comprehensive than the work done by his state government
on the true impact on this disastrous decision by the federal government?
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(1)–(2) I
thank the member for the question. It is an important one about how we go about
supporting our farmers who continue to do an amazing job on behalf of the
economy of Western Australia—and we stand with them. Or own analysis
demonstrated that there would be a loss of around about 400 jobs and that it
would have an impact on that particular part of the industry of around about
$132 million if we took that completely out of the system—that is, live
sheep exports. Obviously, we anticipate that the industry will adapt. We know
that one thing our farmers have is an extraordinary strength of character and
resilience. From that perspective, we will continue to stand by them in relation
to any impacts that might occur to ensure that they know we have their backs.
That is what Minister Jarvis, as the Minister for Agriculture and Food, has
been taking to the federal government in relation to this issue. That
demonstrates our commitment that we believe the welfare arrangements that are
in place, the checks and balances that have been
put in place as a result of the reforms around that are sufficient. The federal
government has a mandate , and we acknowledge and respect that, but we
believe this will be an unnecessary burden and one that it should reconsider.
thank the member for the question. It is an important one about how we go about
supporting our farmers who continue to do an amazing job on behalf of the
economy of Western Australia—and we stand with them. Or own analysis
demonstrated that there would be a loss of around about 400 jobs and that it
would have an impact on that particular part of the industry of around about
$132 million if we took that completely out of the system—that is, live
sheep exports. Obviously, we anticipate that the industry will adapt. We know
that one thing our farmers have is an extraordinary strength of character and
resilience. From that perspective, we will continue to stand by them in relation
to any impacts that might occur to ensure that they know we have their backs.
That is what Minister Jarvis, as the Minister for Agriculture and Food, has
been taking to the federal government in relation to this issue. That
demonstrates our commitment that we believe the welfare arrangements that are
in place, the checks and balances that have been
put in place as a result of the reforms around that are sufficient. The federal
government has a mandate , and we acknowledge and respect that, but we
believe this will be an unnecessary burden and one that it should reconsider.
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