Hon. P.G. Pendal inquired about a study on the viability of a kenaf industry in the Ord River region, specifically if it considered the coalition's commitment to decentralised industry. The Minister confirmed the study, its negative outcome, availability, and consideration of the coalition's commitment.

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9 August 2000
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(b) if so, who or what organisation carried out such a study; (c) what was the outcome and is a report of the study available for tabling; and (d) did the report and inquiry also take into account the commitment of the coalition to bringing about a major decentralised industry?
(c) what was the outcome and is a report of the study available for tabling; and (d) did the report and inquiry also take into account the commitment of the coalition to bringing about a major decentralised industry?
(d) did the report and inquiry also take into account the commitment of the coalition to bringing about a major decentralised industry?

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14 November 2000
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97 days
The Minister Replied:
(a) Yes.
(b) A study was carried out by the Western Australian Department of Agriculture in 1988.
(c) The study identified that a kenaf industry in the Ord was unlikely to be viable.
The study is available from the Western Australian Department of Agriculture library.
(d) Yes.

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