Hon. Kate Doust asks about the development of the WA Biotechnology Industry Development Strategy, including commencement date, responsible parties, consultation, and estimated finalization. Hon. Helen Morton provides answers, outlining the timeline and stakeholders involved.

AnsweredQoN 962Legislative Council
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2 November 2011
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Science and Innovation

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BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
I refer to the answer to question without notice 668, which indicated that the government was developing its new science and innovation strategy. (1) When did the development of the strategy commence? (2) Who is in charge of developing this strategy and what funding has been provided in 2011–12 for this purpose? (3) Who in the science and innovation community has been consulted so far on this new strategy? (4) When is the strategy estimated to be finalised? Hon HELEN MORTON

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(1) When did the development of the strategy commence? (2) Who is in charge of developing this strategy and what funding has been provided in 2011–12 for this purpose? (3) Who in the science and innovation community has been consulted so far on this new strategy? (4) When is the strategy estimated to be finalised? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(2) Who is in charge of developing this strategy and what funding has been provided in 2011–12 for this purpose? (3) Who in the science and innovation community has been consulted so far on this new strategy? (4) When is the strategy estimated to be finalised? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(3) Who in the science and innovation community has been consulted so far on this new strategy? (4) When is the strategy estimated to be finalised? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(4) When is the strategy estimated to be finalised? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(1) The development of the science priority strategy commenced in August 2011. (2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(2) The Minister for Science and Innovation requested the Department of Commerce to lead the development of the science priority strategy. (3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(3) Consultation with stakeholders has so far included the WA Chief Scientist, the Technology and Industry Advisory Council and early input from key government agencies. (4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.
(4) It is anticipated that the strategy will be finalised by mid-2012.

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