❓ Mr. Graham inquires about the allocation, administration, and commencement of funds from the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME). The Premier provides details on geographic focus, responsible parties, and project timelines.
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(b) in which towns and communities will the funds be spent; (c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(b) Funds from SRFME will be allocated to the CSIRO and other marine scientific research organisations in the State and will be deployed on projects in the geographic focus areas mentioned above. No specific towns or communities have been identified although projects examining marine environments adjacent to areas such as Geraldton, Two Rocks, Bunbury, Busselton and Esperance have been contemplated. (c) Responsibility for the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME) now rests with the Office of Science and Innovation at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet who administer the funds under arrangements outlined in a Joint Venture Agreement with the CSIRO. Recommendations on allocation of funding consistent with the agreed portfolio of research are made by a Joint Venture Management Committee comprising representatives from the Departments of Fisheries, Conservation and Land Management, Environment, Water and Catchment Protection, Minerals and Petroleum Resources and Premier and Cabinet as well as CSIRO. (d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
(c) Responsibility for the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME) now rests with the Office of Science and Innovation at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet who administer the funds under arrangements outlined in a Joint Venture Agreement with the CSIRO. Recommendations on allocation of funding consistent with the agreed portfolio of research are made by a Joint Venture Management Committee comprising representatives from the Departments of Fisheries, Conservation and Land Management, Environment, Water and Catchment Protection, Minerals and Petroleum Resources and Premier and Cabinet as well as CSIRO. (d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
(d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
(c) who will be responsible for administering the funds; and (d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(d) when will the programs commence operation in each town referred to above?
(b) Funds from SRFME will be allocated to the CSIRO and other marine scientific research organisations in the State and will be deployed on projects in the geographic focus areas mentioned above. No specific towns or communities have been identified although projects examining marine environments adjacent to areas such as Geraldton, Two Rocks, Bunbury, Busselton and Esperance have been contemplated. (c) Responsibility for the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME) now rests with the Office of Science and Innovation at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet who administer the funds under arrangements outlined in a Joint Venture Agreement with the CSIRO. Recommendations on allocation of funding consistent with the agreed portfolio of research are made by a Joint Venture Management Committee comprising representatives from the Departments of Fisheries, Conservation and Land Management, Environment, Water and Catchment Protection, Minerals and Petroleum Resources and Premier and Cabinet as well as CSIRO. (d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
(c) Responsibility for the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME) now rests with the Office of Science and Innovation at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet who administer the funds under arrangements outlined in a Joint Venture Agreement with the CSIRO. Recommendations on allocation of funding consistent with the agreed portfolio of research are made by a Joint Venture Management Committee comprising representatives from the Departments of Fisheries, Conservation and Land Management, Environment, Water and Catchment Protection, Minerals and Petroleum Resources and Premier and Cabinet as well as CSIRO. (d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
(d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
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5 December 2002
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49 days
(a) Following an extensive consultative process between CSIRO and WA State government agencies with responsibilities for managing sustainable development and conservation of the State's marine environment, the focus for the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME) was determined to be in the west and south coasts of the State and as such no SRFME funds are likely to be allocated to the northwest of the State. It is worth recognising that the $6.1 million North West Shelf Joint Environmental Management Study is another marine science initiative jointly funded by CSIRO and the State government. The State's contribution to this initiative, which is due for completion next year, was $2.7 million.
(b) Funds from SRFME will be allocated to the CSIRO and other marine scientific research organisations in the State and will be deployed on projects in the geographic focus areas mentioned above. No specific towns or communities have been identified although projects examining marine environments adjacent to areas such as Geraldton, Two Rocks, Bunbury, Busselton and Esperance have been contemplated.
(c) Responsibility for the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME) now rests with the Office of Science and Innovation at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet who administer the funds under arrangements outlined in a Joint Venture Agreement with the CSIRO. Recommendations on allocation of funding consistent with the agreed portfolio of research are made by a Joint Venture Management Committee comprising representatives from the Departments of Fisheries, Conservation and Land Management, Environment, Water and Catchment Protection, Minerals and Petroleum Resources and Premier and Cabinet as well as CSIRO.
(d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
(b) Funds from SRFME will be allocated to the CSIRO and other marine scientific research organisations in the State and will be deployed on projects in the geographic focus areas mentioned above. No specific towns or communities have been identified although projects examining marine environments adjacent to areas such as Geraldton, Two Rocks, Bunbury, Busselton and Esperance have been contemplated.
(c) Responsibility for the Strategic Research Fund for the Marine Environment (SRFME) now rests with the Office of Science and Innovation at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet who administer the funds under arrangements outlined in a Joint Venture Agreement with the CSIRO. Recommendations on allocation of funding consistent with the agreed portfolio of research are made by a Joint Venture Management Committee comprising representatives from the Departments of Fisheries, Conservation and Land Management, Environment, Water and Catchment Protection, Minerals and Petroleum Resources and Premier and Cabinet as well as CSIRO.
(d) SRFME funded research work out of Two Rocks was commenced early in 2002. Research in Geographe Bay and Esperance will begin early in 2003.
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