❓ Hon Christine Sharp questions Hon Kim Chance about meetings regarding logging levels with a former Burke Government minister. Hon Chance confirms meetings occurred with Bob Pearce from the Forest Industries Federation within the context of the NFPMAC, discussing industry restructuring.
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(1) Has the minister or any person from the minister’s office held a meeting or discussion with any former minister of the Burke Government relating to logging levels or allocation of logs from state forests? (2) If yes, who attended the meetings or held the discussions? (3) When did the meetings or discussions take place? (4) On whose behalf did the former minister approach the current minister or person from the minister’s office? (5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(2) If yes, who attended the meetings or held the discussions? (3) When did the meetings or discussions take place? (4) On whose behalf did the former minister approach the current minister or person from the minister’s office? (5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(3) When did the meetings or discussions take place? (4) On whose behalf did the former minister approach the current minister or person from the minister’s office? (5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(4) On whose behalf did the former minister approach the current minister or person from the minister’s office? (5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(2) If yes, who attended the meetings or held the discussions? (3) When did the meetings or discussions take place? (4) On whose behalf did the former minister approach the current minister or person from the minister’s office? (5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(3) When did the meetings or discussions take place? (4) On whose behalf did the former minister approach the current minister or person from the minister’s office? (5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(4) On whose behalf did the former minister approach the current minister or person from the minister’s office? (5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(5) What were the matters discussed? (6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(6) Did the minister or the person from the minister’s office make any commitments and/or give any undertakings to the former minister? (7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(7) If yes, what were the commitments and/or undertakings? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
I note that the last two questions to me total 21 parts when combined. We certainly make question time productive do we not? (1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(1) Yes. (2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(2)-(3) Although in the printed version of my answer the second and third questions are given as separate answers, I prefer to put the two together because one answer rolls over into the other. Bob Pearce, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forest Industries Federation (WA) Inc attended the meetings. Subject to his availability, meetings with Mr Pearce have taken place on a monthly basis through the auspices of the ministerial advisory committee for native forest products - NFPMAC, which includes representatives of state agencies, timber industry companies and associations and employer and employee associations. (4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(4) On behalf of the Forest Industries Federation (WA). (5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(5) Matters pertaining to the restructuring of the native forest timber industry. (6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(6) Yes. (7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
(7) To meet on a regular basis, within the context of the FIMAC, in order to progress the Government’s policies on the native forest industry.
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