❓ Question regarding the impact of the federal government's ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia and the WA government's response. The Minister defends the state government's position and criticises the federal government's decision and the opposition's stance.
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INDONESIAN ABATTOIRS — LIVE CATTLE TRADE suspension
Personally, I would like to congratulate this Liberal–National government on its united support of pastoralists and its united fight against the federal government’s blanket ban on live exports to Indonesia. Can the minister explain the continued domestic problem that this rushed and, some would say, stupid decision has caused and whether there are any supportive views on the leadership that this state government has taken on this important issue? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I would have thought that most people in this place would show some respect to the person who has asked the question and some respect to the person who is answering the question. I would appreciate it if members on both sides of this place would hear the minister in silence. Mr D.T. REDMAN
Personally, I would like to congratulate this Liberal–National government on its united support of pastoralists and its united fight against the federal government’s blanket ban on live exports to Indonesia. Can the minister explain the continued domestic problem that this rushed and, some would say, stupid decision has caused and whether there are any supportive views on the leadership that this state government has taken on this important issue? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I would have thought that most people in this place would show some respect to the person who has asked the question and some respect to the person who is answering the question. I would appreciate it if members on both sides of this place would hear the minister in silence. Mr D.T. REDMAN
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Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I would have thought that most people in this place would show some respect to the person who has asked the question and some respect to the person who is answering the question. I would appreciate it if members on both sides of this place would hear the minister in silence. Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
The SPEAKER : I would have thought that most people in this place would show some respect to the person who has asked the question and some respect to the person who is answering the question. I would appreciate it if members on both sides of this place would hear the minister in silence. Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I would have thought that most people in this place would show some respect to the person who has asked the question and some respect to the person who is answering the question. I would appreciate it if members on both sides of this place would hear the minister in silence. Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
The SPEAKER : I would have thought that most people in this place would show some respect to the person who has asked the question and some respect to the person who is answering the question. I would appreciate it if members on both sides of this place would hear the minister in silence. Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Thanks, Mr Speaker; and I might add that there should be a level of respect shown to the people of Western Australia who are impacted by one of the most devastating decisions and knee-jerk responses. Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
Last Thursday I had the chance to visit Roebuck Plains, which is an Indigenous-owned pastoral lease just out of Broome. It was a chance to hear first-hand from a range of pastoralists in the Kimberley. People also travelled from the Pilbara region to talk about the issues that they face. There was strong support from all the industry organisations—the Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WAFarmers, a range of other industry groups and, of course, the pastoralists themselves—for the position the Liberal–National government in particular has taken around this issue. The support they are showing is for the government to try to get a very fast outcome so that we can get their businesses back on track. I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
I also acknowledge the member for Kimberley, whose support for this she made very clear by her presence. As I understand it, the member has been engaging very strongly with not only pastoralists, but also a range of groups in the Kimberley to try to get a good outcome. I certainly appreciate the member’s support. Hon Jon Ford, representing the Leader of the Opposition, went to that meeting. Again there was a good measure of support at that particular function. For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
For members of Parliament, in particular, to get an understanding of the impact cannot be overstated. It is important that we as members understand the implications for business, and therefore not only assist but also put in place political settings to get a good resolution. I acknowledge the support for the member for Kimberley and also the support of the member for Mining and Pastoral Region. Also present from the Labor Party was the member for Maylands, who has made her views quite vocally that she does not support live exports. I know within our community there is certainly a range of views. The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
The Leader of the Opposition supported the ban for one month only. As I understand, he was trying to push for it to happen, so he is taking a slightly middle ground position. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food probably is not quite settled on his position. On 2 June he supported a moratorium on the offending abattoirs only. Later, on 8 June, he supported a short-term ban. On 9 June he supported a ban, and rejected suggestions that it was a knee-jerk decision. There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
There is a little confusion in the opposition on this issue. I think it is a huge issue for Western Australia and one that should not be taken lightly. We all need to be united in calling for the government to put it high on the agenda and to engage with the Indonesian government to get a solution. It would be a good thing to have a bipartisan position on this. The Liberal–National government has remained absolutely robust in its position. We were rock solid from day one that the federal government decision was bad. It has dealt itself out of the game to make a difference over there in Indonesia, and now it will be a challenge to claw that back. We are sticking up for the thousands of people in the north of the state who are impacted. We want to see a fast solution, and we will be doing our bit.
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