❓ Mr. Bowler inquires about the distribution of Natural Heritage Trust funding to WA regions. Dr. Edwards responds, outlining the allocation process, benefiting regions, and key environmental projects supported.
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I note that Natural Heritage Trust funding is finally flowing to the States, and that Western Australia will receive $12.7 million in federal government funding to support regional environmental projects under phase 2 of the Natural Heritage Trust program. Will the minister please report on the regions that will receive funding; how the Western Australian environment will benefit from that funding; some of the key environmental projects that will receive funding support under the program; and how long it will be before the funding is distributed to the regions? Dr J.M. EDWARDS
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I thank the member for the question. All members will be delighted that the second round of Natural Heritage Trust funding is finally about to arrive in the State. The State has set up all the mechanisms, and as soon as the cheques arrive, which the Commonwealth anticipates will take two weeks, they will be distributed to the groups. We anticipate that our processes will take a couple of days; they are all waiting and ready to go. The projects cover the six natural resource management regions, and the funding has been provided for a variety of reasons. I am delighted that rangeland, in particular, has been allocated significant sums of money so the good work started in that area can be continued. Money is also available to assist regional groups develop their integrated natural resource management strategies. Money is available for priority projects and the finalisation of investment plans. Many of the plans are well down the track. The salinity investment framework has helped with that work. In addition, money is available for a number of projects across the State; for example, dieback, priority flora and marine conservation. I am pleased to advise the Parliament that the Commonwealth has agreed to provide funding for 95 natural resource management coordinator-facilitator positions. It is very good news for those groups. They can get on with work that is needed urgently.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for the question. All members will be delighted that the second round of Natural Heritage Trust funding is finally about to arrive in the State. The State has set up all the mechanisms, and as soon as the cheques arrive, which the Commonwealth anticipates will take two weeks, they will be distributed to the groups. We anticipate that our processes will take a couple of days; they are all waiting and ready to go. The projects cover the six natural resource management regions, and the funding has been provided for a variety of reasons. I am delighted that rangeland, in particular, has been allocated significant sums of money so the good work started in that area can be continued. Money is also available to assist regional groups develop their integrated natural resource management strategies. Money is available for priority projects and the finalisation of investment plans. Many of the plans are well down the track. The salinity investment framework has helped with that work. In addition, money is available for a number of projects across the State; for example, dieback, priority flora and marine conservation. I am pleased to advise the Parliament that the Commonwealth has agreed to provide funding for 95 natural resource management coordinator-facilitator positions. It is very good news for those groups. They can get on with work that is needed urgently.
I thank the member for the question. All members will be delighted that the second round of Natural Heritage Trust funding is finally about to arrive in the State. The State has set up all the mechanisms, and as soon as the cheques arrive, which the Commonwealth anticipates will take two weeks, they will be distributed to the groups. We anticipate that our processes will take a couple of days; they are all waiting and ready to go. The projects cover the six natural resource management regions, and the funding has been provided for a variety of reasons. I am delighted that rangeland, in particular, has been allocated significant sums of money so the good work started in that area can be continued. Money is also available to assist regional groups develop their integrated natural resource management strategies. Money is available for priority projects and the finalisation of investment plans. Many of the plans are well down the track. The salinity investment framework has helped with that work. In addition, money is available for a number of projects across the State; for example, dieback, priority flora and marine conservation. I am pleased to advise the Parliament that the Commonwealth has agreed to provide funding for 95 natural resource management coordinator-facilitator positions. It is very good news for those groups. They can get on with work that is needed urgently.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for the question. All members will be delighted that the second round of Natural Heritage Trust funding is finally about to arrive in the State. The State has set up all the mechanisms, and as soon as the cheques arrive, which the Commonwealth anticipates will take two weeks, they will be distributed to the groups. We anticipate that our processes will take a couple of days; they are all waiting and ready to go. The projects cover the six natural resource management regions, and the funding has been provided for a variety of reasons. I am delighted that rangeland, in particular, has been allocated significant sums of money so the good work started in that area can be continued. Money is also available to assist regional groups develop their integrated natural resource management strategies. Money is available for priority projects and the finalisation of investment plans. Many of the plans are well down the track. The salinity investment framework has helped with that work. In addition, money is available for a number of projects across the State; for example, dieback, priority flora and marine conservation. I am pleased to advise the Parliament that the Commonwealth has agreed to provide funding for 95 natural resource management coordinator-facilitator positions. It is very good news for those groups. They can get on with work that is needed urgently.
I thank the member for the question. All members will be delighted that the second round of Natural Heritage Trust funding is finally about to arrive in the State. The State has set up all the mechanisms, and as soon as the cheques arrive, which the Commonwealth anticipates will take two weeks, they will be distributed to the groups. We anticipate that our processes will take a couple of days; they are all waiting and ready to go. The projects cover the six natural resource management regions, and the funding has been provided for a variety of reasons. I am delighted that rangeland, in particular, has been allocated significant sums of money so the good work started in that area can be continued. Money is also available to assist regional groups develop their integrated natural resource management strategies. Money is available for priority projects and the finalisation of investment plans. Many of the plans are well down the track. The salinity investment framework has helped with that work. In addition, money is available for a number of projects across the State; for example, dieback, priority flora and marine conservation. I am pleased to advise the Parliament that the Commonwealth has agreed to provide funding for 95 natural resource management coordinator-facilitator positions. It is very good news for those groups. They can get on with work that is needed urgently.
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