❓ A WA parliamentary question inquires about the sale of exotic meats, specifically American Bison, at Department of Agriculture and Food facilities. The answer clarifies that the department doesn't sell meat and the canteen is run by a private contractor.
AnsweredQoN 6401Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the Department of Agriculture facilities in South Perth and elsewhere in the State I ask:
(a) are exotic meats sold by the Department, either through its canteens or to the public; and
(b) is American Bison meat sold, and if yes, is the Minister aware as to whether the sourced bison is cliff-pushed or free range?
(a) are exotic meats sold by the Department, either through its canteens or to the public; and
(b) is American Bison meat sold, and if yes, is the Minister aware as to whether the sourced bison is cliff-pushed or free range?
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Answered
22 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
33 days
(a) No. The Department of Agriculture and Food (the Department) does not operate any canteens nor sell meat to the public. The canteen at the Department's South Perth site is operated by a private contractor engaged by the staff Social Club, not by the Department. The South Perth canteen does not sell exotic meats to Department staff or the public. On occasions, such as during Naidoc Week, the South Perth canteen may offer cooked dishes containing kangaroo, which is defined as 'game' under the Food Regulations 2009.
(b) No. American Bison is not sold by the South Perth canteen. There are no canteens at other Department sites. The Department does not sell meat to the public.
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(b) No. American Bison is not sold by the South Perth canteen. There are no canteens at other Department sites. The Department does not sell meat to the public.
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