❓ Hon Ken Baston questions the Minister for Agriculture and Food regarding cattle deaths at Yandeyarra reserve, specifically concerning the timeline of awareness and actions taken by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The Minister provides dates and actions taken by the department.
AnsweredQoN 21Legislative Council
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ANIMAL WELFARE — CATTLE DEATHS — YANDEYARRA RESERVE
21. Hon KEN BASTON to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
Some of my questions have been
answered. I refer to the recent cattle deaths reported to have occurred at
Yandeyarra reserve.
(1) On what date
did the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development become aware
that significant animal welfare issues were arising at Yandeyarra?
(2) On what date was the minister
informed of these issues?
(3) What direct
actions were taken by DPIRD in response to learning of the issues arising at
Yandeyarra?
21. Hon KEN BASTON to the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
Some of my questions have been
answered. I refer to the recent cattle deaths reported to have occurred at
Yandeyarra reserve.
(1) On what date
did the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development become aware
that significant animal welfare issues were arising at Yandeyarra?
(2) On what date was the minister
informed of these issues?
(3) What direct
actions were taken by DPIRD in response to learning of the issues arising at
Yandeyarra?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the question.
As he rightly observed, in both my ministerial statement and in answers to
questions, I have canvassed these issues—but let us go again.
(1) Departmental
officers received an animal welfare report late afternoon on 17 January 2019.
On 18 and 19 January, investigation staff were mobilised. Department of
Planning, Lands and Heritage and Department of Primary Industries and Regional
Development livestock compliance unit officers flew to Port Hedland on 20 January.
A livestock compliance unit officer was on site to commence investigation on 21
January 2019.
(2) My office was advised on 21
January 2019.
(3) Departmental
staff undertook an aerial assessment of Yandeyarra to assess the welfare of
cattle on the property and supplies of food and water, undertook destruction of
cattle where needed and commenced emergency management activities to improve
access to water for cattle where practical.
As he rightly observed, in both my ministerial statement and in answers to
questions, I have canvassed these issues—but let us go again.
(1) Departmental
officers received an animal welfare report late afternoon on 17 January 2019.
On 18 and 19 January, investigation staff were mobilised. Department of
Planning, Lands and Heritage and Department of Primary Industries and Regional
Development livestock compliance unit officers flew to Port Hedland on 20 January.
A livestock compliance unit officer was on site to commence investigation on 21
January 2019.
(2) My office was advised on 21
January 2019.
(3) Departmental
staff undertook an aerial assessment of Yandeyarra to assess the welfare of
cattle on the property and supplies of food and water, undertook destruction of
cattle where needed and commenced emergency management activities to improve
access to water for cattle where practical.
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