❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about grain growers' exclusion from regional rail infrastructure rescue package negotiations, despite their significant financial contributions. The Minister clarifies representation and the government's role in facilitating the review process.
AnsweredQoN 1096Legislative Council
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REGIONAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE - RESCUE PACKAGE
I refer to the rescue package that requires grain growers to make a one-third contribution to a fund for regional rail infrastructure. (1) Is the minister aware of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association’s concern about growers being excluded from negotiations despite the fact that they will collectively make annual contributions of more than $13 million over the next 10 years? (2) Given that the state government is the lessee of the infrastructure, what is the state government doing to redress the exclusion of growers from negotiations? (3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA
I refer to the rescue package that requires grain growers to make a one-third contribution to a fund for regional rail infrastructure. (1) Is the minister aware of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association’s concern about growers being excluded from negotiations despite the fact that they will collectively make annual contributions of more than $13 million over the next 10 years? (2) Given that the state government is the lessee of the infrastructure, what is the state government doing to redress the exclusion of growers from negotiations? (3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(1) Is the minister aware of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association’s concern about growers being excluded from negotiations despite the fact that they will collectively make annual contributions of more than $13 million over the next 10 years? (2) Given that the state government is the lessee of the infrastructure, what is the state government doing to redress the exclusion of growers from negotiations? (3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(2) Given that the state government is the lessee of the infrastructure, what is the state government doing to redress the exclusion of growers from negotiations? (3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(1) Is the minister aware of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association’s concern about growers being excluded from negotiations despite the fact that they will collectively make annual contributions of more than $13 million over the next 10 years? (2) Given that the state government is the lessee of the infrastructure, what is the state government doing to redress the exclusion of growers from negotiations? (3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(2) Given that the state government is the lessee of the infrastructure, what is the state government doing to redress the exclusion of growers from negotiations? (3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(3) What is the current status of the rescue package? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(1) Grower interests were represented by the cooperative bulk grain handler, CBH Group, and the predominant grain marketer, AWB. The proposed annual contribution from the grain industry of $13.3 million is for the upgrading of grain receival site transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient and sustainable supply chain for growers. (2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(2) There were no negotiations. The grain freight network review process brought together key stakeholders to review the WA grain supply chain with a view to identifying the requirements for the development of a sustainable grain freight network to meet the needs of all parties. The state government’s role was to facilitate the review and develop the business case for a tripartite public-private partnership for funding of the transport infrastructure necessary to support the WA grain industry. (3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
(3) The state government is considering a $400 million grain rail rescue package. It is pleasing to note that the federal Labor Party has agreed to be part of the process of negotiations, in stark contrast with the Howard government’s outright rejection of the proposal.
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