❓ Hon. McSweeney questions the limited consultation on draft environmental regulations affecting farmers, specifically regarding the involvement of only the WA Farmers Federation and PGA. The Minister defends the consultation process, citing engagement with various peak bodies and the practicality of input from farming experts.
AnsweredQoN 1327Legislative Council
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I refer to the drafting instructions for regulations and proposed section 51C of the Environmental Protection Act - (1) Are these draft regulations being given to only the Western Australian Farmers Federation and the Pastoralists and Graziers Association for consultation? (2) What consultation is taking place with the PGA and the Farmers Federation? (3) These regulations will have serious consequences for all farmers, so why has no consultation period been advertised so that all sectors can have an input? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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(1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(1) Are these draft regulations being given to only the Western Australian Farmers Federation and the Pastoralists and Graziers Association for consultation? (2) What consultation is taking place with the PGA and the Farmers Federation? (3) These regulations will have serious consequences for all farmers, so why has no consultation period been advertised so that all sectors can have an input? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(2) What consultation is taking place with the PGA and the Farmers Federation? (3) These regulations will have serious consequences for all farmers, so why has no consultation period been advertised so that all sectors can have an input? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(3) These regulations will have serious consequences for all farmers, so why has no consultation period been advertised so that all sectors can have an input? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(1) Are these draft regulations being given to only the Western Australian Farmers Federation and the Pastoralists and Graziers Association for consultation? (2) What consultation is taking place with the PGA and the Farmers Federation? (3) These regulations will have serious consequences for all farmers, so why has no consultation period been advertised so that all sectors can have an input? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(2) What consultation is taking place with the PGA and the Farmers Federation? (3) These regulations will have serious consequences for all farmers, so why has no consultation period been advertised so that all sectors can have an input? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(3) These regulations will have serious consequences for all farmers, so why has no consultation period been advertised so that all sectors can have an input? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(1) As part of the consultation process on the regulations, a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations has been provided to peak representative groups from the farming sector, the mining and petroleum sector, development industries and the conservation lobby. (2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
(2) The Farmers Federation and the PGA have each been provided with a copy of the proposed drafting instructions for the regulations and meetings have been held to discuss the regulations. Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon Robyn McSweeney: One. Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I am telling the honourable member that the minister has referred in her answer to “meetings”; and that is generally not one, it is generally at least two. The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
The PRESIDENT: Order! This is not open for debate. Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: The answer continues - All queries and suggested changes have been noted and responses will be provided to each group. (3) It is not standard practice to consult the public on subsidiary legislation such as these regulations. However, the Farmers Federation and the PGA have detailed knowledge of farming practices and are providing valuable input on the practicality of the regulations.
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