❓ Hon. Alison Xamon inquires about the Roadside Weed list, its statutory standing, potential restrictions, control measures, and communication strategies. The response clarifies the list's advisory nature and dissemination methods.
AnsweredQoN 5996Legislative Council
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I refer to the Roadside Weed list, and I ask —
(1) Will the roadside weed list be added to the websites of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Roadside Conservation Committee?
(2) Does the Roadside Weed list have any statutory standing?
(3) If yes to (2), what is that standing?
(4) Will any restrictions be implemented on the propagation and sale of species identified as roadside weeds?
(5) If yes to (4), what will those restrictions be?
(6) What roadside weed control measures will be required by the custodians of all roadsides?
(7) How will local authorities, Main Roads and the Department of Environment and Conservation be informed of the presence and content of the list?
(1) Will the roadside weed list be added to the websites of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Roadside Conservation Committee?
(2) Does the Roadside Weed list have any statutory standing?
(3) If yes to (2), what is that standing?
(4) Will any restrictions be implemented on the propagation and sale of species identified as roadside weeds?
(5) If yes to (4), what will those restrictions be?
(6) What roadside weed control measures will be required by the custodians of all roadsides?
(7) How will local authorities, Main Roads and the Department of Environment and Conservation be informed of the presence and content of the list?
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Answered
16 October 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
35 days
(1) The list is published on the Roadside Conservation Committee web pages on the Department of Environment and Conservation website.
(2)-(3) No.
(4)-(5) No, unless restrictions are otherwise imposed under the
Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976
administered through the Agriculture and Food portfolio.
(6) The Environmental Roadside Weeds List is advisory only.
(7) A Roadside Conservation Committee "VergeNote" will be produced and distributed to roadside managers. The committee will also use other opportunities as they arise to promote the list.
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(2)-(3) No.
(4)-(5) No, unless restrictions are otherwise imposed under the
Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976
administered through the Agriculture and Food portfolio.
(6) The Environmental Roadside Weeds List is advisory only.
(7) A Roadside Conservation Committee "VergeNote" will be produced and distributed to roadside managers. The committee will also use other opportunities as they arise to promote the list.
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