The question seeks information on the Minister's actions and measures to ensure food security, protect agricultural land from rezoning and incompatible uses like mining, and provide assurance to landowners regarding the impact of coal mining on their businesses.

AnsweredQoN 3675Legislative Council
Asked
15 March 2011
Portfolio
Agriculture and Food

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I refer to the issue of food security, and ask -
(1) What action has the Minister taken and what measures are in place to ensure food security for the residents of Western Australia?
(2) What measures are in place to protect Priority Agriculture and Agriculture land from rezoning to another use?
(3) What measures are in place to protect Priority Agriculture and Agriculture land from encroachment of non-compatible uses such as mining?
(4) What assurance will the Minister provide landowners of Priority Agriculture and Agriculture land that the viability of their businesses will not be negatively impacted by coal mining and coal seam gas mining, particularly in the South West region?

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Answered
12 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
28 days
Please refer to LC3563
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