❓ Question regarding asbestos roof at Midland pig-selling yards, safety concerns, and progress of the Muchea selling complex. The Minister confirms preliminary earthworks at Muchea are underway.
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MIDLAND SALEYARDS - PIG-SELLING FACILITY
(1) Will the minister replace the existing asbestos roof at the Midland pig-selling yards to allow for the safe continued use of the live pig-selling facility? (2) If no, will the minister commit to building a suitable venue at Muchea, Northam or another location to enable the safe conduct of live pig sales for the future? (3) Is the minister aware of an accident that occurred at the Midland saleyards last month, following the reporting of the potential hazard approximately three weeks prior to the accident? (4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE
(1) Will the minister replace the existing asbestos roof at the Midland pig-selling yards to allow for the safe continued use of the live pig-selling facility? (2) If no, will the minister commit to building a suitable venue at Muchea, Northam or another location to enable the safe conduct of live pig sales for the future? (3) Is the minister aware of an accident that occurred at the Midland saleyards last month, following the reporting of the potential hazard approximately three weeks prior to the accident? (4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE
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(1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(2) If no, will the minister commit to building a suitable venue at Muchea, Northam or another location to enable the safe conduct of live pig sales for the future? (3) Is the minister aware of an accident that occurred at the Midland saleyards last month, following the reporting of the potential hazard approximately three weeks prior to the accident? (4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(3) Is the minister aware of an accident that occurred at the Midland saleyards last month, following the reporting of the potential hazard approximately three weeks prior to the accident? (4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(2) If no, will the minister commit to building a suitable venue at Muchea, Northam or another location to enable the safe conduct of live pig sales for the future? (3) Is the minister aware of an accident that occurred at the Midland saleyards last month, following the reporting of the potential hazard approximately three weeks prior to the accident? (4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(3) Is the minister aware of an accident that occurred at the Midland saleyards last month, following the reporting of the potential hazard approximately three weeks prior to the accident? (4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(4) Why will the minister not honour his previous commitment to complete the new Muchea selling complex as a high priority and avoid future harm to the employees, farmers, livestock agents and all participants who enter the Midlands saleyards each week? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(1) Will I replace the asbestos roof at the pig-selling complex at Midland? I will not personally. However, trained persons who are skilled in handling material of that kind will be dealing with the hazard presented by the roof. (2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(2) It is my desire that the pig-selling complex continues to operate at Midland while the Midland site remains in place. (3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(3) I am not aware of the recent accident at Midland, although I am aware of someone who fell about six months ago. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority has not reported to me any accidents that have occurred more recently than that. (4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
(4) The last question was why I would not honour my promise to proceed with the construction of a new saleyard facility at Muchea. I have excellent news for the honourable member! I skipped the first hour of the cabinet meeting on Monday to attend the Muchea saleyard site, where I had great pleasure in observing the beginning of earthworks on that site. Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
Hon Ken Travers : Minister, have you been giving dorothy dixers to the other side again? Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
Hon KIM CHANCE : Damn, I have been caught again, Mr President! The earthworks are preliminary and amount to around $600 000 to provide the access road for the site, pad preparation and for the construction of the dam, which is necessary for the main construction that will begin in spring this year. Construction of the main dam, the main drain for the dam, the access road and the pad base are now underway. I thank the member very much for the question.
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