❓ Question regarding the Liberal-National government's plan to revive the Forest Products Commission after alleged mismanagement by the previous government. The Minister's answer focuses on the recovery of the woodchip trade and the government's support for the forestry sector.
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FOREST PRODUCTS COMMISSION — WOODCHIP TRADE
The Forest Products Commission has been a bit of a financial basket case under the mismanagement of the previous government. Can the minister tell us what the Liberal–National government is doing to return — Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : As you know, Mr Speaker—ordinarily these things are overlooked to a degree—imputations, preambles and opinions should not be contained in questions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member, before you put that standing order to me, I advise all members in this place that when someone is making a point of order or asking a question about a standing order, it is not an opportunity for anybody else to make comment. The only person I want to hear from at this stage is the member for Rockingham. Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN
The Forest Products Commission has been a bit of a financial basket case under the mismanagement of the previous government. Can the minister tell us what the Liberal–National government is doing to return — Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : As you know, Mr Speaker—ordinarily these things are overlooked to a degree—imputations, preambles and opinions should not be contained in questions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member, before you put that standing order to me, I advise all members in this place that when someone is making a point of order or asking a question about a standing order, it is not an opportunity for anybody else to make comment. The only person I want to hear from at this stage is the member for Rockingham. Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN
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Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member, before you put that standing order to me, I advise all members in this place that when someone is making a point of order or asking a question about a standing order, it is not an opportunity for anybody else to make comment. The only person I want to hear from at this stage is the member for Rockingham. Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Member, before you put that standing order to me, I advise all members in this place that when someone is making a point of order or asking a question about a standing order, it is not an opportunity for anybody else to make comment. The only person I want to hear from at this stage is the member for Rockingham. Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member, before you put that standing order to me, I advise all members in this place that when someone is making a point of order or asking a question about a standing order, it is not an opportunity for anybody else to make comment. The only person I want to hear from at this stage is the member for Rockingham. Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Member, before you put that standing order to me, I advise all members in this place that when someone is making a point of order or asking a question about a standing order, it is not an opportunity for anybody else to make comment. The only person I want to hear from at this stage is the member for Rockingham. Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Standing order 77(1)(b) refers to allegations, argument, inference and imputation. The member has offended against all of those. Some leeway is often given, but in this case it was a bit beyond even what government backbenchers ordinarily do, and I ask that he not be permitted to persist with the question. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Further to that point of order, the member for Rockingham is very selective in what he quotes. That standing order is in reference to a fellow member in this house. The remarks that the member for Murray–Wellington made were in relation to the previous government. The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Members, I am not going to make a ruling on that point of order, but I will certainly take it into consideration. Thank you for raising it, member for Rockingham. Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr P. Papalia interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, have you asked a question? Member for Warnbro, I formally call you to order for the third time today. I give the member who was asking the question the opportunity to finish it. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the Minister for Forestry please advise what the Liberal–National government is doing to resurrect the Forest Products Commission? Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Before I respond to the question, I acknowledge the new Australian Farmer of the Year, Mr Ross Woodhouse, who is a dairy farmer in the Scott River area in my electorate, and the Australian Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, Lachlan Dobson, who is from the Ord River area in the East Kimberley. It is a worthy outcome for two people who are very committed to their industry. Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I think I got a B– in the score. It is a shame that we are losing Rob Taylor. I want to build on my B– and get up to the A team in the house! I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
I thank the member for Murray–Wellington for the question. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : There is certainly a range of challenges that we are working through with the Forest Products Commission. I inform the house that Western Australia’s woodchip trade is now recovering from the slump following the recent global financial crisis. That slump also was clearly exacerbated by the downfall of both Great Southern Timber Pty Ltd and Timbercorp Ltd. In fact, the recovery is to the point at which the Albany port—I know that the member for Albany will be very interested in this if he is not already aware of it—expects to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchips — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr M.P. Murray interjected. Withdrawal of Remark Mr R.F. JOHNSON : The member for Collie–Preston has transgressed standing order 92. The member referred to the member on his feet as a liar. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : He said “the people you lied to”. That offends against standing order 92. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, you are indicating your withdrawal. Thank you, member for Collie–Preston. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr D.T. REDMAN : The Albany port is expected to load 235 000 tonnes of woodchip across five ships during this month. According to the CEO of the Albany Port Authority, Brad Williamson, that is possibly a record monthly shipment. It is definitely the biggest since the global financial crisis happened. It follows a 22 per cent slump in sales from Albany in the 2009–10 year compared with sales in the three years prior to that. Exports at the Bunbury port, which is the other main chip port in Western Australia, held up well in 2009–10 after being down in 2008–09. It is certainly good news that there is increasing demand returning to the sector. Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
Western Australia has a very high quality woodchip. It is used for making paper, and is largely linked to the financial performance of Japan. Australian Treasury predicts that there will be modest growth in Japan’s economy. Of course, that will certainly convert back to woodchip sales from the south west of Western Australia. It is certainly great to see that starting to come back. Reports suggest that stockpiles of woodchips in Japan are low, which means that a bit of backfilling needs to happen. We know that the minute that sort of economic activity happens in the Great Southern and South West, jobs appear in rural areas and the whole economy behind it grows again. That is certainly good news for regional Western Australia. The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
The other side of the plantation sector that we need to be cognisant of is the changes since various groups have taken over Great Southern Timber and Timbercorp following their collapse. There is still some settling to occur, but we are seeing an increase in jobs coming in behind new management and new money to support the plantation sector in the South West and Great Southern. Again, that augurs well for regional Western Australia. I might add that the Liberal–National government supports all aspects of forestry in Western Australia, both the plantation sector and a sustainable native hardwoods sector. It is interesting that we do not quite know the opposition’s policy settings on those sectors, but I am sure that they will become clear over time. On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
On the plantations front, these positive export figures indicate that the industry is getting its house in order after a serious shock and that we certainly have reason to be cautiously optimistic about the future of the sector.
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