❓ A parliamentary question regarding cabinet briefings on the drought's impact on farmers and the WA economy. The Acting Premier avoids a direct answer, citing cabinet confidentiality, but acknowledges the Minister for Agriculture and Food has discussed the issue with colleagues.
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DROUGHT - IMPACT ON RURAL WESTERN AUSTRALIANS
I have a supplementary question. Has the cabinet been briefed on the situation facing farmers due to these exceptionally dry seasonal conditions, and the ramifications for the state economy should these conditions continue? Mr E.S. RIPPER
I have a supplementary question. Has the cabinet been briefed on the situation facing farmers due to these exceptionally dry seasonal conditions, and the ramifications for the state economy should these conditions continue? Mr E.S. RIPPER
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It is not normally the case that the government reveals cabinet discussions, but the Minister for Agriculture and Food has, of course, spoken to his cabinet colleagues about these issues.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: It is not normally the case that the government reveals cabinet discussions, but the Minister for Agriculture and Food has, of course, spoken to his cabinet colleagues about these issues.
It is not normally the case that the government reveals cabinet discussions, but the Minister for Agriculture and Food has, of course, spoken to his cabinet colleagues about these issues.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: It is not normally the case that the government reveals cabinet discussions, but the Minister for Agriculture and Food has, of course, spoken to his cabinet colleagues about these issues.
It is not normally the case that the government reveals cabinet discussions, but the Minister for Agriculture and Food has, of course, spoken to his cabinet colleagues about these issues.
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