❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the suffering of sheep on the Cormo Express, seeking information on deaths, euthanasia plans, and State/Federal government actions to prevent further suffering. The Minister acknowledges the issue, promises investigation, and highlights ongoing liaison with the Australian Government.
AnsweredQoN 1246Legislative Council
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(1) How many sheep have died on the Cormo Express, which left Fremantle almost six weeks ago, and what plans are in place to end the suffering of the surviving sheep on board? (2) Given that there are only 50 captive bolts on board to euthanise the animals, is the minister aware whether the Government is considering sending a team of vets to the vessel; and, if not, why not? (3) Is the minister aware of what action the Australian Government will take to stop the suffering of the sheep if they are not unloaded urgently? (4) What will the State Government do to ensure that the sheep are not subjected to further suffering; and, has the minister contacted federal authorities to discuss how this can be prevented from occurring in the future? (a) If so, what was the response? (b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(2) Given that there are only 50 captive bolts on board to euthanise the animals, is the minister aware whether the Government is considering sending a team of vets to the vessel; and, if not, why not? (3) Is the minister aware of what action the Australian Government will take to stop the suffering of the sheep if they are not unloaded urgently? (4) What will the State Government do to ensure that the sheep are not subjected to further suffering; and, has the minister contacted federal authorities to discuss how this can be prevented from occurring in the future? (a) If so, what was the response? (b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(3) Is the minister aware of what action the Australian Government will take to stop the suffering of the sheep if they are not unloaded urgently? (4) What will the State Government do to ensure that the sheep are not subjected to further suffering; and, has the minister contacted federal authorities to discuss how this can be prevented from occurring in the future? (a) If so, what was the response? (b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(4) What will the State Government do to ensure that the sheep are not subjected to further suffering; and, has the minister contacted federal authorities to discuss how this can be prevented from occurring in the future? (a) If so, what was the response? (b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(2) Given that there are only 50 captive bolts on board to euthanise the animals, is the minister aware whether the Government is considering sending a team of vets to the vessel; and, if not, why not? (3) Is the minister aware of what action the Australian Government will take to stop the suffering of the sheep if they are not unloaded urgently? (4) What will the State Government do to ensure that the sheep are not subjected to further suffering; and, has the minister contacted federal authorities to discuss how this can be prevented from occurring in the future? (a) If so, what was the response? (b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(3) Is the minister aware of what action the Australian Government will take to stop the suffering of the sheep if they are not unloaded urgently? (4) What will the State Government do to ensure that the sheep are not subjected to further suffering; and, has the minister contacted federal authorities to discuss how this can be prevented from occurring in the future? (a) If so, what was the response? (b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(4) What will the State Government do to ensure that the sheep are not subjected to further suffering; and, has the minister contacted federal authorities to discuss how this can be prevented from occurring in the future? (a) If so, what was the response? (b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(b) If not, will the minister undertake to raise this issue with the federal minister and report back to Parliament?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(1) I do not have any details on the number of sheep that have died. I will investigate this matter and advise the member in due course. As the honourable member would understand, that would be an answer only in relation to a particular point in time because this matter has not yet been concluded. The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. (2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(2) The Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing those best actions. (3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(3) No. (4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
(4) Through the Department of Agriculture, the State Government will continue to liaise with the Australian Government on the live export trade. My office has investigated the matter and I have advice that the Australian Government and others with responsibility for this matter are assessing the best actions to take. I expect this matter to be on the agenda for the October meeting of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council.
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