❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the potential announcement of sprinkler restrictions and the consultation with lawnmowing services and related industries. The Minister assures that the situation is monitored and consultation is ongoing to mitigate negative impacts.
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(1) Will the minister be making an announcement by 1 November on the use or non-use of sprinklers during the coming summer? (2) Is any consultation taking place with people providing lawnmowing services, who will be badly affected if a total ban is imposed? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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(1) The first part of the question deals with the timing of any announcement in the event that an announcement of that kind is made. I assure the member that the situation is being closely monitored. At the appropriate time, should it be necessary, such an announcement will be made. At the moment that is still speculation. (2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
(2) Is any consultation taking place with people providing lawnmowing services, who will be badly affected if a total ban is imposed? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The first part of the question deals with the timing of any announcement in the event that an announcement of that kind is made. I assure the member that the situation is being closely monitored. At the appropriate time, should it be necessary, such an announcement will be made. At the moment that is still speculation. (2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The first part of the question deals with the timing of any announcement in the event that an announcement of that kind is made. I assure the member that the situation is being closely monitored. At the appropriate time, should it be necessary, such an announcement will be made. At the moment that is still speculation. (2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
(1) The first part of the question deals with the timing of any announcement in the event that an announcement of that kind is made. I assure the member that the situation is being closely monitored. At the appropriate time, should it be necessary, such an announcement will be made. At the moment that is still speculation. (2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
(2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
(2) Is any consultation taking place with people providing lawnmowing services, who will be badly affected if a total ban is imposed? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The first part of the question deals with the timing of any announcement in the event that an announcement of that kind is made. I assure the member that the situation is being closely monitored. At the appropriate time, should it be necessary, such an announcement will be made. At the moment that is still speculation. (2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: (1) The first part of the question deals with the timing of any announcement in the event that an announcement of that kind is made. I assure the member that the situation is being closely monitored. At the appropriate time, should it be necessary, such an announcement will be made. At the moment that is still speculation. (2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
(1) The first part of the question deals with the timing of any announcement in the event that an announcement of that kind is made. I assure the member that the situation is being closely monitored. At the appropriate time, should it be necessary, such an announcement will be made. At the moment that is still speculation. (2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
(2) There are many thousands of Western Australians whose livelihood is dependent wholly or partly on gardens and lawns. The member has referred to lawnmowing contractors. There are also people involved in the sale of plants at nurseries, people who work as gardeners, people involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fertilisers - Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
Hon Kim Chance: Turf farmers. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS: Hon Kim Chance correctly mentions turf farmers and the like. It has been estimated by some that the employment of approximately 12 000 Western Australians is affected by this matter. I am mindful of that. That is why I hope, and am concerned, to avoid a total sprinkler ban, if that is possible, because the last thing I and the Government want to do is to hurt the prospects of those 12 000, or perhaps more, Western Australians who are affected. The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
The member asked whether consultation is taking place. I assure the House that consultation has taken place, and is taking place, with those affected by this measure. In fact, there is considerable cooperation on the part of those affected. Lawnmowing contractors have undertaken to speak to their clients. I am informed that they are advising their clients on how best to water their lawns and gardens. People involved in the nursery industry are advising their customers of the practices that should be implemented. Fertiliser products that lead to plants being less dependent on large amounts of water are being promoted. Plants that need less water are also being promoted through nurseries. A range of activities is being undertaken by people whose employment is affected and by the businesses that are affected by the water crisis that Western Australia is experiencing. There is significant cooperation of the Water Corporation with those affected. This process is being undertaken on a cooperative basis. I assure the member it is a very active process.
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