❓ The Minister for Agriculture and Food provides an update on the 2011 grain harvest estimates, projecting a significant increase compared to the previous drought-affected year, while also addressing challenges like unseasonal rains and the GM canola debate.
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GRAIN HARVEST estimates
We all remember the terrible dry season we endured last year and the severe impact it had on our grain growers across the agricultural region. Now that this year’s harvest is in full swing, will the minister please update the house on the estimates for this season and what it will mean for the state’s grain growers? Mr D.T. REDMAN
We all remember the terrible dry season we endured last year and the severe impact it had on our grain growers across the agricultural region. Now that this year’s harvest is in full swing, will the minister please update the house on the estimates for this season and what it will mean for the state’s grain growers? Mr D.T. REDMAN
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I thank the member for Eyre for the question. Although a large proportion of the state last year had a very challenging season with one of the lowest levels of rainfall we have had for some time, I know that the member for Eyre’s area certainly received some benefit in comparison with the rest. The member represents some areas just to the north of Esperance, including the Salmon Gums area, which are having some challenges this year. When we look back at 2010, we see that the grain crop was some six million tonnes, which is about half what it is normally. Following the very good rain across the Wheatbelt area in particular, the estimated harvest for 2011 is 13 million tonnes. I would love to take credit for that, but certainly a fair bit is left to the gods! To see 13 million tonnes as the prediction is outstanding. It will be a good cash injection for a lot of businesses; they are in dire need of it. The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: I thank the member for Eyre for the question. Although a large proportion of the state last year had a very challenging season with one of the lowest levels of rainfall we have had for some time, I know that the member for Eyre’s area certainly received some benefit in comparison with the rest. The member represents some areas just to the north of Esperance, including the Salmon Gums area, which are having some challenges this year. When we look back at 2010, we see that the grain crop was some six million tonnes, which is about half what it is normally. Following the very good rain across the Wheatbelt area in particular, the estimated harvest for 2011 is 13 million tonnes. I would love to take credit for that, but certainly a fair bit is left to the gods! To see 13 million tonnes as the prediction is outstanding. It will be a good cash injection for a lot of businesses; they are in dire need of it. The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
I thank the member for Eyre for the question. Although a large proportion of the state last year had a very challenging season with one of the lowest levels of rainfall we have had for some time, I know that the member for Eyre’s area certainly received some benefit in comparison with the rest. The member represents some areas just to the north of Esperance, including the Salmon Gums area, which are having some challenges this year. When we look back at 2010, we see that the grain crop was some six million tonnes, which is about half what it is normally. Following the very good rain across the Wheatbelt area in particular, the estimated harvest for 2011 is 13 million tonnes. I would love to take credit for that, but certainly a fair bit is left to the gods! To see 13 million tonnes as the prediction is outstanding. It will be a good cash injection for a lot of businesses; they are in dire need of it. The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
When we look back at 2010, we see that the grain crop was some six million tonnes, which is about half what it is normally. Following the very good rain across the Wheatbelt area in particular, the estimated harvest for 2011 is 13 million tonnes. I would love to take credit for that, but certainly a fair bit is left to the gods! To see 13 million tonnes as the prediction is outstanding. It will be a good cash injection for a lot of businesses; they are in dire need of it. The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied: I thank the member for Eyre for the question. Although a large proportion of the state last year had a very challenging season with one of the lowest levels of rainfall we have had for some time, I know that the member for Eyre’s area certainly received some benefit in comparison with the rest. The member represents some areas just to the north of Esperance, including the Salmon Gums area, which are having some challenges this year. When we look back at 2010, we see that the grain crop was some six million tonnes, which is about half what it is normally. Following the very good rain across the Wheatbelt area in particular, the estimated harvest for 2011 is 13 million tonnes. I would love to take credit for that, but certainly a fair bit is left to the gods! To see 13 million tonnes as the prediction is outstanding. It will be a good cash injection for a lot of businesses; they are in dire need of it. The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
I thank the member for Eyre for the question. Although a large proportion of the state last year had a very challenging season with one of the lowest levels of rainfall we have had for some time, I know that the member for Eyre’s area certainly received some benefit in comparison with the rest. The member represents some areas just to the north of Esperance, including the Salmon Gums area, which are having some challenges this year. When we look back at 2010, we see that the grain crop was some six million tonnes, which is about half what it is normally. Following the very good rain across the Wheatbelt area in particular, the estimated harvest for 2011 is 13 million tonnes. I would love to take credit for that, but certainly a fair bit is left to the gods! To see 13 million tonnes as the prediction is outstanding. It will be a good cash injection for a lot of businesses; they are in dire need of it. The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
When we look back at 2010, we see that the grain crop was some six million tonnes, which is about half what it is normally. Following the very good rain across the Wheatbelt area in particular, the estimated harvest for 2011 is 13 million tonnes. I would love to take credit for that, but certainly a fair bit is left to the gods! To see 13 million tonnes as the prediction is outstanding. It will be a good cash injection for a lot of businesses; they are in dire need of it. The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
The northern agricultural region is the first part of the state to undertake harvest, and I have heard of some crops that are in the six-tonne range. We very, very rarely hear about a six-tonne crop. I remember talking about three-tonne crops being a good outcome. Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr B.J. Grylls interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Pretty close, member for Central Wheatbelt. They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
They have had a very, very good season. One of the challenges has been some unseasonal late rains, which has an impact on people who produce export hay. That has certainly caused some damage and discounted the price that they are able to charge. There is some sprouted grain in the northern area. I have heard around 10 per cent has presented as showing some sprouting, which is certainly having a cost impact. When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
When we look at the whole picture, we see that it is a good one. Despite the strength of the Australian dollar and a drop in the price of wheat since February of some $100 a tonne—$350, $360 down to about $230 or $240—the yield benefit will certainly put the farmers in front. After meeting representatives of the rural banking sector yesterday morning, I know that they are feeling quite buoyant, although we must understand that a big proportion of the harvest is still to happen. The prediction around the 13 million tonne mark means that we should be in for a very, very good season indeed. Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr M.P. Murray : Why don’t you tell them about the premium for non-GM canola? Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : If the member for Collie–Preston wants to ask a question — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I formally call you to order for the first time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I want to dispel one of the great myths that have been put out there. Mr Speaker, I know that on request you probably would not dull the lights in here to allow me to demonstrate that a sample of GM canola, such as the one in my hand, does not glow in the dark! It looks very much the same as the other stuff. The member for Collie–Preston continues to align himself with a group of people to damage the reputation of Western Australian farmers for something that is perfectly legal to grow. I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
I return to the question that has been put to me about the 2011 harvest. It is a very, very good harvest. Besides the 13 million tonne crop that we hope will come in and the injection into the farming community, and despite not having the money in the bank and the grain in the bin, the boost that we are seeing in regional communities is substantial. Those regional communities well beyond the farming community will gain the benefit from that. This government continues to support the farming community in Western Australia. Our record stands unparalleled. I am very, very pleased that those communities will now get some benefits out of this season and look forward to a happy Christmas in 2011.
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