❓ Hon. Colin de Grussa questions the Minister for Ports regarding the feasibility study for relocating livestock shipping from Fremantle Port, including consultation with the livestock export industry and the study's timeline. The Minister's response outlines the broader Westport project and allocates funds for investigating relocation of non-container trade, including livestock, with industry consultation planned.
AnsweredQoN 401Legislative Council
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LIVE EXPORT — FREMANTLE PORT
401. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the recently announced $2
million allocation towards investigating the feasibility of relocating
livestock shipping from Fremantle port.
(1) What members of the livestock
export industry has the minister consulted with on this proposal?
(2) Will members of the livestock export industry be
involved in developing the scope for the feasibility study?
(3) In what time frame will the
feasibility study be completed?
(4) Is the state
government's commitment towards the feasibility study reflective of a broader
policy to support the live export industry into the future?
401. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the recently announced $2
million allocation towards investigating the feasibility of relocating
livestock shipping from Fremantle port.
(1) What members of the livestock
export industry has the minister consulted with on this proposal?
(2) Will members of the livestock export industry be
involved in developing the scope for the feasibility study?
(3) In what time frame will the
feasibility study be completed?
(4) Is the state
government's commitment towards the feasibility study reflective of a broader
policy to support the live export industry into the future?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) As
part of Westport, work is underway to explore opportunities for the future
economic development of Fremantle. As part of this work, up to $7 million has
been allocated towards investigating the potential relocation of non-container
trade at Fremantle, including vehicles and livestock. This work will include
industry consultation and will be undertaken over the coming year.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) As
part of Westport, work is underway to explore opportunities for the future
economic development of Fremantle. As part of this work, up to $7 million has
been allocated towards investigating the potential relocation of non-container
trade at Fremantle, including vehicles and livestock. This work will include
industry consultation and will be undertaken over the coming year.
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