❓ Question regarding the position of Australian governments on the live export trade following its resumption with Indonesia, highlighting WA's support and contrasting it with the WA Labor Party's stance.
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LIVE CATTLE TRADE RESUMPTION
It is pleasing to see that live exports of cattle from WA to Indonesia are set to resume this week. While we are well aware of the Western Australian government’s support for this important industry, can the minister please inform the house of the position of other Australian governments on the live export trade? Mr D.T. REDMAN
It is pleasing to see that live exports of cattle from WA to Indonesia are set to resume this week. While we are well aware of the Western Australian government’s support for this important industry, can the minister please inform the house of the position of other Australian governments on the live export trade? Mr D.T. REDMAN
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I thank the member for Geraldton for the question. It is certainly encouraging now to see, at the port of Wyndham, some 7 000 head of cattle destined for Indonesia. This live trade is being done by Wellard Rural Exports. I am also very pleased that Western Australian pastoralists are getting some benefit from the early resumption of trade, as are the exporters involved. Given Western Australia showed significant leadership on this issue, it is appropriate that our pastoralists get the benefit. Within the past month I asked for a primary industry ministerial council meeting of all the other state ministers and the federal minister. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied : I thank the member for Geraldton for the question. It is certainly encouraging now to see, at the port of Wyndham, some 7 000 head of cattle destined for Indonesia. This live trade is being done by Wellard Rural Exports. I am also very pleased that Western Australian pastoralists are getting some benefit from the early resumption of trade, as are the exporters involved. Given Western Australia showed significant leadership on this issue, it is appropriate that our pastoralists get the benefit. Within the past month I asked for a primary industry ministerial council meeting of all the other state ministers and the federal minister. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
I thank the member for Geraldton for the question. It is certainly encouraging now to see, at the port of Wyndham, some 7 000 head of cattle destined for Indonesia. This live trade is being done by Wellard Rural Exports. I am also very pleased that Western Australian pastoralists are getting some benefit from the early resumption of trade, as are the exporters involved. Given Western Australia showed significant leadership on this issue, it is appropriate that our pastoralists get the benefit. Within the past month I asked for a primary industry ministerial council meeting of all the other state ministers and the federal minister. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Within the past month I asked for a primary industry ministerial council meeting of all the other state ministers and the federal minister. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN replied : I thank the member for Geraldton for the question. It is certainly encouraging now to see, at the port of Wyndham, some 7 000 head of cattle destined for Indonesia. This live trade is being done by Wellard Rural Exports. I am also very pleased that Western Australian pastoralists are getting some benefit from the early resumption of trade, as are the exporters involved. Given Western Australia showed significant leadership on this issue, it is appropriate that our pastoralists get the benefit. Within the past month I asked for a primary industry ministerial council meeting of all the other state ministers and the federal minister. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
I thank the member for Geraldton for the question. It is certainly encouraging now to see, at the port of Wyndham, some 7 000 head of cattle destined for Indonesia. This live trade is being done by Wellard Rural Exports. I am also very pleased that Western Australian pastoralists are getting some benefit from the early resumption of trade, as are the exporters involved. Given Western Australia showed significant leadership on this issue, it is appropriate that our pastoralists get the benefit. Within the past month I asked for a primary industry ministerial council meeting of all the other state ministers and the federal minister. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Within the past month I asked for a primary industry ministerial council meeting of all the other state ministers and the federal minister. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : There may be some members in this place who would prefer to converse about other things at this point. I note that the member for Geraldton has asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food a question, not other people in this place. If people want to seek the call, I will give them the call, but at this stage the Minister for Agriculture and Food has the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just highlighting to the house that in the past month I asked for and got support for a primary industry ministerial council meeting here in Perth. It was very pleasing and it was attended by the federal minister and the ministers from Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania. It is pleasing that one of the resolutions in the communiqué for that meeting reads — Council welcomed the resumption of the live cattle trade to Indonesia given the significant economic value of the trade to regional and rural Australia. Council re-affirmed its support for live animal exports underpinned by a robust regulatory framework giving assurance of acceptable outcomes for animal welfare. It is certainly pleasing to see that support from federal ministers on that matter. Clearly it is in contrast with the position of the Western Australian state Labor Party. Its members have been wobbly on this matter, to say the least. At its recent ALP conference, its members supported a motion on transitioning from the live export trade to domestic processing of animals. In other words they want to shut down the live trade — Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr M.P. Murray : What about jobs for Western Australians? Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : In other words, shut down — Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Ms L.L. Baker interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Members opposite can bring up a debate about jobs in the agricultural sector. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston. If you wish to take the call I will give you the call. I formally call you to order for the first time today—member for Maylands, likewise. If you wish to ask a question in this place, get to your feet and seek the call and I will give you the call. Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : One thing that needs to be recognised about this live cattle trade is that it is one of the most complementary trade relationships in the world. Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Ms L.L. Baker : It is cruel and it should not continue. The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Member for Maylands, you know how this place works; I formally call you to order for the second time today. If you wish to ask a question, member for Maylands, it is absolutely your privilege in this place, but to continue to interject is not appropriate. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I just said that this is one of the most complementary agricultural trade relationships in the world. The production of feeder animals—that light-weight class—for the feed lots in Indonesia certainly suits the rangelands in the northern part of Australia and Western Australia. It is only a short boat trip north, as distinct from a long trip to the south on the back of a truck, if they are going into the sorter market. It is value-adding from Indonesia’s perspective; it certainly creates jobs there and supports its development as a nation, and we are able to supply protein at an affordable price into an international market. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Member for Collie Preston and member for Albany, I formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Clearly, the Labor government in Queensland recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. The Labor government in the Northern Territory recognises the importance of the industry in the sector. Even the Labor government in Tasmania recognises the importance of the industry in the sector—but clearly not the Labor Party in Western Australia! It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
It is interesting that another motion that was brought to the state ALP conference related to animal welfare and talked about the shift — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : I will read a point made in The West Australian — In a motion put forward by Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, Labor vowed if elected to establish a parliamentary committee to investigate matters of animal welfare and reduce then eradicate intensive farming. The shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food was asked about the impact of such a decision on the cost of living. The article states — Labor Agriculture spokesman Mick Murray said consumers would simply have to accept paying more for their food. Several members interjected. Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : The opposition, so focused on the cost of living, is prepared to make decisions and support a position in which consumers will simply have to pay more for their food. The article went on to state that many consumers were already — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
The SPEAKER : Members may have opinions about the issues in this place. This is not an opportunity for everybody to simply yell. If you have a particular interest, I suggest to you that you get to your feet and seek the call. Has the minister concluded his remarks? Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
Mr D.T. REDMAN : Not quite, Mr Speaker. I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
I want to highlight that there has been some opposition members’ voices in the wilderness. I know that the member for Kimberley has made some comments. Clearly, she was not able to be heard in her forums. When their voices cannot be heard when they are in opposition, how can we expect their voices to be heard in government?
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