❓ Hon. Neil Thomson asks about approvals for Kimberley Meat Company to move cattle by sea, and any opposition from the Maritime Union. The Minister outlines state government support and ongoing discussions with federal agencies regarding approvals.
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KIMBERLEY MEAT COMPANY
212. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
I refer to the request by the
Kimberley Meat Company to move cattle by sea from Wyndham to Broome.
(1) Has the
minister been advised by the commonwealth whether all necessary approvals will
be granted to ensure the supply of cattle from the East Kimberley?
(2) Has the
Maritime Union of Australia made any representations opposing the request to
the minister or to the federal minister?
(3) Noting the
urgency to supply the Kimberley Meat Company operations, when will these
approvals be granted?
212. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
I refer to the request by the
Kimberley Meat Company to move cattle by sea from Wyndham to Broome.
(1) Has the
minister been advised by the commonwealth whether all necessary approvals will
be granted to ensure the supply of cattle from the East Kimberley?
(2) Has the
Maritime Union of Australia made any representations opposing the request to
the minister or to the federal minister?
(3) Noting the
urgency to supply the Kimberley Meat Company operations, when will these
approvals be granted?
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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) The state
government has responded to a request from the Kimberley Meat Company for
support. The company has been working with my office and the Department of
Primary Industries and Regional Development, at my direction, over the past
month to achieve a successful outcome for pastoralists east of the Fitzroy River and for KMC employees who
have been directly affected by the floods in the Kimberley . Biosecurity issues continue to be front of mind in
managing this issue. These approvals are handled by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,
a federal agency. We understand that KMC is currently in discussions to
finalise these matters prior to shipping commencing.
(2) The Maritime
Union of Australia has not made any representations to me opposing this
request. I am not aware of any opposition being raised with the federal
government.
(3) The approvals required are being
managed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
some notice of the question.
(1) The state
government has responded to a request from the Kimberley Meat Company for
support. The company has been working with my office and the Department of
Primary Industries and Regional Development, at my direction, over the past
month to achieve a successful outcome for pastoralists east of the Fitzroy River and for KMC employees who
have been directly affected by the floods in the Kimberley . Biosecurity issues continue to be front of mind in
managing this issue. These approvals are handled by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,
a federal agency. We understand that KMC is currently in discussions to
finalise these matters prior to shipping commencing.
(2) The Maritime
Union of Australia has not made any representations to me opposing this
request. I am not aware of any opposition being raised with the federal
government.
(3) The approvals required are being
managed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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