❓ Mr. Blayney inquires about the expansion of the Department of Agriculture and Food WA's animal welfare compliance team. The Minister confirms funding for five inspectors but cannot provide details on the team's structure due to departmental restructuring.
AnsweredQoN 2606Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 March 2018
Member
Portfolio
Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
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I refer to page 56 of the 2017 Annual Report for the Department of Agriculture and Food WA which states the Department is building on their animal welfare compliance team and I ask the Minister: (a) How is the Department doing this; (b) What is the intended structure of the team; and (c) What are the projected staff numbers for this team including how many FTEs?
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Answered
16 May 2018
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
Response time
13 days
(a) Additional funding was provided for five inspectors. This funding is ongoing in the budget estimates. Recruitment was carried out in 2017 to fill five positions.
(b) and (c) The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is undergoing a restructure following the amalgamation of the former Departments of Agriculture and Food, Fisheries, and Regional Development. It is not possible at this time to advise on the final structure and numbers of the animal welfare compliance team.
(b) and (c) The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is undergoing a restructure following the amalgamation of the former Departments of Agriculture and Food, Fisheries, and Regional Development. It is not possible at this time to advise on the final structure and numbers of the animal welfare compliance team.
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