Hon. Darren West asks the Minister for Agriculture and Food about studies on the viability of pastoral leases in WA and the government's intentions regarding renewal of non-viable leases. The Minister confirms studies exist and will table redacted copies, deferring the renewal question to the Minister for Lands.

AnsweredQoN 526Legislative Council
Asked
13 May 2014
Portfolio
Agriculture and Food

QuestionView source ↗

DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD — PASTORAL LEASES VIABILITY STUDY
526. Hon DARREN WEST to the
Minister for Agriculture and Food:
(1) Has the
Department of Agriculture and Food undertaken any studies into the viability of
pastoral leases in Western Australia?
(2) If yes to (1), will the minister table a copy of the
report and associated documents?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Does the government intend to renew any pastoral leases
that are deemed non-viable?
(5) If no to (4), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for some notice of this
question.
(1) Yes. Reports have been completed for the northern and
southern rangelands.
(2) Redacted copies of the report will be tabled.
(3) Redaction
of the reports will delete material that will have commercial implications for
individual businesses.
(4)–(5) This question should be redirected to the
Minister for Lands.

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