Hon. Steve Martin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food about a contingent liability in the DPIRD budget for legal costs associated with state litigation. The Minister responded that no such liability exists.

AnsweredQoN 1401Legislative Council
Asked
9 November 2023
Portfolio
Agriculture and Food

QuestionView source ↗

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT — LEGAL LIABILITY — BUDGET
1401. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
I refer to legal matters involving
the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
(1) Is a contingent liability contained in the DPIRD
budget for legal costs associated with litigation undertaken by the
state?
(2) If yes to
(1), what is the total amount put aside for this liability?
(3) Will the minister please provide
a list of the litigation covered by this liability?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) No.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.

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