Dr. Walker asks the Minister for Agriculture and Food about WA government representation at the Australian Industrial Hemp Conference and how the department will stay informed on hemp research and industry concerns. The Minister confirms WA will be represented.

AnsweredQoN 127Legislative Council
Asked
13 March 2024
Portfolio
Agriculture and Food

QuestionView source ↗

AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL HEMP CONFERENCE
127. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the Minister for Agriculture and
Food:
I refer the minister to the upcoming biennial Australian
Industrial Hemp Conference, the premier gathering of its type here in
Australia, due to be held in the Hunter Valley in mid-April.
(1) Will the Western
Australian government be represented at that conference?
(2) If not,
how does the minister intend to ensure that her department stays across the
latest research and industry concerns, not least as they relate to hemp growth
in her own electorate of the South West Region?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) Not
applicable.

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