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❓ Question regarding the timeline, progress, and consultation process for the Timber Industry Development Plan outlined in the Forest Products Commission 2017 Annual Report. The Minister provides a brief update, indicating the plan is expected mid-year and consultation has concluded.

AnsweredQoN 2602Legislative Assembly

Asked

13 March 2018

Member

Mr I.C. Blayney

Portfolio

Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science

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I refer to page 29 of the Forest Products Commission 2017 Annual Report, specifically the Timber Industry Development Plan, and I ask the Minister: (a) When is the plan expected to be presented; (b) Please provide a progress report on the plan; (c) What is the structure for industry consultation; (d) Which stakeholders have been consulted; and (e) Which stakeholders are to be consulted in due course?

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Answered

8 May 2018

Responded by

Minister for Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science

Response time

9 days

(a) I expect to receive the report mid year. (b) No progress report is available at this stage. (c) The structure for industry consultation was developed with the Forest Industries Federation of WA. It included a brief online questionnaire, stakeholder briefings to outline the plan framework and consultation process, 1:1 listening sessions and small group workshops. There was also extensive consultation with other sectors. (d) Consultation occurred with industry, environmental, aboriginal, business and government groups. (e) Stakeholder consultation has now concluded.

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