A parliamentary question seeks information about the South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee, including its establishment, reporting structure, funding, and government support. The Minister provides answers clarifying the committee's independence and limited government involvement.

AnsweredQoN 928Legislative Council
Asked
16 November 2010
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Agriculture and Food

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SOUTH WEST AGRIFOOD PROCESSING PRECINCT STEERING COMMITTEE
I refer to the Minister for Agriculture and Food’s media statement of 8 October 2010 in relation to the South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee. (1) Who established the committee and what is the committee’s official status? (2) To what group or person does the committee report and to what group or person is it accountable? (3) Does the committee receive any state government funding; and, if so, how much and for what purpose? (4) Does the committee receive any in-kind government support; and, if so, what is the approximate dollar value of that support? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY

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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(1) Who established the committee and what is the committee’s official status? (2) To what group or person does the committee report and to what group or person is it accountable? (3) Does the committee receive any state government funding; and, if so, how much and for what purpose? (4) Does the committee receive any in-kind government support; and, if so, what is the approximate dollar value of that support? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(2) To what group or person does the committee report and to what group or person is it accountable? (3) Does the committee receive any state government funding; and, if so, how much and for what purpose? (4) Does the committee receive any in-kind government support; and, if so, what is the approximate dollar value of that support? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(3) Does the committee receive any state government funding; and, if so, how much and for what purpose? (4) Does the committee receive any in-kind government support; and, if so, what is the approximate dollar value of that support? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(4) Does the committee receive any in-kind government support; and, if so, what is the approximate dollar value of that support? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(1) The South West Agrifood Processing Precinct Steering Committee was formed by industry in response to the beef stocktake report and the launch of the Red Meat Action Group’s precinct concept plan. (2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(2) The steering committee is independent; however, it liaises with the WA Beef Council and the Red Meat Action Group. (3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(3) No. (4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.
(4) Yes; an approximate value of $5 000.

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