❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding the employment and responsibilities of Mr. Rhys Brown, particularly concerning the development of management plans for the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries, and the subsequent impact on project timelines.
AnsweredQoN 1869Legislative Assembly
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(1) I refer to the letter dated 22 May 2002, sent by Peter Rogers, Executive Director of the Department of Fisheries, to commercial fishers on the issue of industry meetings on the South West Beach Seine Managed Fishery and the West Coast Purse Seine Managed Fishery and ask when Mr Rhys Brown resigned from the Fisheries Department?
(2) Was Mr Brown's original employment on a contact basis and, if yes, for what period of time was he employed?
(3) Was the principal task of Mr Brown to prepare a draft management plan for either or both of the West Coast Purse Seine Managed Fishery and the South West Beach Seine Managed Fishery?
(4) If not, what was his principal employment task?
(5) If yes, did he complete the task of preparing a draft management plan and, if he did not complete the task, what stage had he reached and what tasks remained to be completed?
(6) Why can the Fisheries Department not employ a replacement for Mr Brown so that the schedule to which he was working be met?
(7) How much longer than previously planned will it take ‘to put in place many elements of the proposals for revising the management arrangements for these fisheries’?
(2) Was Mr Brown's original employment on a contact basis and, if yes, for what period of time was he employed?
(3) Was the principal task of Mr Brown to prepare a draft management plan for either or both of the West Coast Purse Seine Managed Fishery and the South West Beach Seine Managed Fishery?
(4) If not, what was his principal employment task?
(5) If yes, did he complete the task of preparing a draft management plan and, if he did not complete the task, what stage had he reached and what tasks remained to be completed?
(6) Why can the Fisheries Department not employ a replacement for Mr Brown so that the schedule to which he was working be met?
(7) How much longer than previously planned will it take ‘to put in place many elements of the proposals for revising the management arrangements for these fisheries’?
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Answered
27 June 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Response time
15 days
2. Mr Brown was employed as a casual employee on two 3-month contracts (1 January 2002 to 29 March 2002 and 30 March 2002 to 30 June 2002). Prior to this, Mr Brown's services were provided as an external consultant. 3. Mr Brown's job description listed general fisheries management duties. However, one of Mr Brown's key tasks was to develop management arrangements for the South West Beach Seine Fishery. 4. Mr Brown was employed to progress a range of general commercial fisheries management issues, which included the development of a West Coast Purse Seine Management Plan, a South West Beach Seine Management Plan, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery. 5. Mr Brown considerably progressed, but did not complete, the development of management arrangements for both the West Coast Purse Seine and proposed South West Beach Seine Fisheries. Mr Brown drafted management proposals and Ministerial Policy Guidelines for consideration by industry. The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
3. Mr Brown's job description listed general fisheries management duties. However, one of Mr Brown's key tasks was to develop management arrangements for the South West Beach Seine Fishery. 4. Mr Brown was employed to progress a range of general commercial fisheries management issues, which included the development of a West Coast Purse Seine Management Plan, a South West Beach Seine Management Plan, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery. 5. Mr Brown considerably progressed, but did not complete, the development of management arrangements for both the West Coast Purse Seine and proposed South West Beach Seine Fisheries. Mr Brown drafted management proposals and Ministerial Policy Guidelines for consideration by industry. The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
4. Mr Brown was employed to progress a range of general commercial fisheries management issues, which included the development of a West Coast Purse Seine Management Plan, a South West Beach Seine Management Plan, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery. 5. Mr Brown considerably progressed, but did not complete, the development of management arrangements for both the West Coast Purse Seine and proposed South West Beach Seine Fisheries. Mr Brown drafted management proposals and Ministerial Policy Guidelines for consideration by industry. The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
5. Mr Brown considerably progressed, but did not complete, the development of management arrangements for both the West Coast Purse Seine and proposed South West Beach Seine Fisheries. Mr Brown drafted management proposals and Ministerial Policy Guidelines for consideration by industry. The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
3. Mr Brown's job description listed general fisheries management duties. However, one of Mr Brown's key tasks was to develop management arrangements for the South West Beach Seine Fishery. 4. Mr Brown was employed to progress a range of general commercial fisheries management issues, which included the development of a West Coast Purse Seine Management Plan, a South West Beach Seine Management Plan, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery. 5. Mr Brown considerably progressed, but did not complete, the development of management arrangements for both the West Coast Purse Seine and proposed South West Beach Seine Fisheries. Mr Brown drafted management proposals and Ministerial Policy Guidelines for consideration by industry. The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
4. Mr Brown was employed to progress a range of general commercial fisheries management issues, which included the development of a West Coast Purse Seine Management Plan, a South West Beach Seine Management Plan, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery. 5. Mr Brown considerably progressed, but did not complete, the development of management arrangements for both the West Coast Purse Seine and proposed South West Beach Seine Fisheries. Mr Brown drafted management proposals and Ministerial Policy Guidelines for consideration by industry. The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
5. Mr Brown considerably progressed, but did not complete, the development of management arrangements for both the West Coast Purse Seine and proposed South West Beach Seine Fisheries. Mr Brown drafted management proposals and Ministerial Policy Guidelines for consideration by industry. The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
The consultation process for both fisheries is continuing. A meeting was held with industry members on 11 June 2002 in Busselton, the Department is now awaiting comment from industry and the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) regarding the proposed arrangements. 6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
6. The Department of Fisheries has appointed Mr Jason Froud to replace Mr Brown to complete the development of the South West Beach Seine Fishery, the West Coast Deep Sea Crab Fishery and the South Coast Crustacean Fishery management arrangements. Ms Natalie Cole will complete the development of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery Management Plan. 7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
7. Despite considerable consultation undertaken by Mr Brown and other staff of the Department, industry now appears dissatisfied with the management proposals. Unfortunately, industry also appears unable to develop or articulate a consensus view or clearly indicate in what direction it wants the management for both the South West Beach Seine and West Coast Purse Seine fisheries to progress. WAFIC is working with the fishermen to try and resolve these issues, but at this point the way forward and extent of additional Department work that may be required is unclear. While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
While the lack of solidarity within industry in the two fisheries is going to make resolution difficult, the Department is still optimistic that the major principles, if not some details, within the existing proposal will be accepted and the matter can be quickly finalised. The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
The Department is planning to have a management plan in place for the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery by March 2004. Management arrangements for the proposed South West Beach Seine Fishery should be complete by July 2003.
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