❓ Hon Diane Evers questions the government about phasing out native forest logging in Greenbushes following Auswest Timbers' potential sale, advocating for alternative sustainable uses and worker support. The government affirms its support for the native timber industry.
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FORESTRY —
GREENBUSHES
506. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Forestry:
I refer to Brickworks Ltd's
ASX media release of 21 March 2019, ''Property earnings underpin record
first half underlying NPAT'', which outlines the company's
intention to sell its Auswest Timbers Pty Ltd hardwood operations in
Greenbushes.
Will the government take this
opportunity to —
(a) rapidly phase
out native forest logging to protect native forests for their potential
sustainable use by industries such as tourism, recreation and honey production;
their unique value as wildlife habitat; and their significant carbon capture
and storage capacity; and
(b) support
workers directly employed in this industry to retrain and find alternative
employment?
GREENBUSHES
506. Hon DIANE EVERS to the minister representing the
Minister for Forestry:
I refer to Brickworks Ltd's
ASX media release of 21 March 2019, ''Property earnings underpin record
first half underlying NPAT'', which outlines the company's
intention to sell its Auswest Timbers Pty Ltd hardwood operations in
Greenbushes.
Will the government take this
opportunity to —
(a) rapidly phase
out native forest logging to protect native forests for their potential
sustainable use by industries such as tourism, recreation and honey production;
their unique value as wildlife habitat; and their significant carbon capture
and storage capacity; and
(b) support
workers directly employed in this industry to retrain and find alternative
employment?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the
question. The following information has been provided by the Minister for
Forestry.
(a) No; the
McGowan government supports the native timber industry and its contribution to
the Western Australian economy.
(b) Not applicable. While the
business is for sale, it continues to operate.
question. The following information has been provided by the Minister for
Forestry.
(a) No; the
McGowan government supports the native timber industry and its contribution to
the Western Australian economy.
(b) Not applicable. While the
business is for sale, it continues to operate.
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