❓ A parliamentary question regarding water licensing fees in Western Australia, specifically comparing costs for farmers in Harvey versus those with private dams in the southwest. The minister confirms the origin of Harvey Water's supply and the $1200 fee but avoids direct comparison.
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WATER LICENSING FEES - HARVEY WATER
I refer to my earlier question regarding the new water licensing fees proposed to be introduced on 1 July. (1) Will the minister confirm that Harvey Water cooperative’s water originates from Water Corporation dams? (2) If not, from where does it originate? (3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE
I refer to my earlier question regarding the new water licensing fees proposed to be introduced on 1 July. (1) Will the minister confirm that Harvey Water cooperative’s water originates from Water Corporation dams? (2) If not, from where does it originate? (3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(1) Will the minister confirm that Harvey Water cooperative’s water originates from Water Corporation dams? (2) If not, from where does it originate? (3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(2) If not, from where does it originate? (3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(1) Will the minister confirm that Harvey Water cooperative’s water originates from Water Corporation dams? (2) If not, from where does it originate? (3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(2) If not, from where does it originate? (3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(3) Will the minister confirm that under the new fee structure a farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres held in a privately constructed dam in the south west will pay a $1 200 annual water licence fee, or approximately 240 times the amount required of an equivalent farmer at Harvey? (4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(4) If no to (3), what are the comparative figures? (5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(5) Will the minister explain how the proposed water licensing system can be deemed to be fair and equitable for the region’s farmers? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
I thank Hon Paul Llewellyn for some notice of this question. Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon Paul Llewellyn : This is actually answerable? Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon KIM CHANCE : This is answerable, and indeed every aspect - The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
The PRESIDENT : Order, Leader of the House! Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
Hon KIM CHANCE : Thank you, Mr President. Every aspect of the question, Mr President, is answered. (1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(1) Yes. (2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(3) Yes. A farmer with a water licence for 166 megalitres will pay an annual water licence administration fee of $1 200. The Department of Water is unable to provide a response on the cost of water to farmers at Harvey because it falls within the jurisdiction of Harvey Water. (4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(4) Not applicable. (5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
(5) Licensed water users derive significant benefit from the use of the water and it is entirely appropriate that they contribute to the cost of administering their water licence.
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