❓ A parliamentary question regarding the impact of the proposed Walpole wilderness park on the beekeeping industry. The Minister's response outlines the formation of a consultative committee and consideration of stakeholder concerns.
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BEEKEEPING INDUSTRY, WALPOLE WILDERNESS AREA 227. Mr MASTERS to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage: I refer to the severe impact on the Western Australian beekeeping industry should it be shut out of the proposed Walpole wilderness park. (1) Why has the minister refused to meet with the WA Beekeepers’ Association over the past four months, despite its constant requests to discuss its concerns? (2) When will the minister meet with the association? (3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS
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(1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
BEEKEEPING INDUSTRY, WALPOLE WILDERNESS AREA
I refer to the severe impact on the Western Australian beekeeping industry should it be shut out of the proposed Walpole wilderness park. (1) Why has the minister refused to meet with the WA Beekeepers’ Association over the past four months, despite its constant requests to discuss its concerns? (2) When will the minister meet with the association? (3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(1) Why has the minister refused to meet with the WA Beekeepers’ Association over the past four months, despite its constant requests to discuss its concerns? (2) When will the minister meet with the association? (3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(2) When will the minister meet with the association? (3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
BEEKEEPING INDUSTRY, WALPOLE WILDERNESS AREA
I refer to the severe impact on the Western Australian beekeeping industry should it be shut out of the proposed Walpole wilderness park. (1) Why has the minister refused to meet with the WA Beekeepers’ Association over the past four months, despite its constant requests to discuss its concerns? (2) When will the minister meet with the association? (3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(1) Why has the minister refused to meet with the WA Beekeepers’ Association over the past four months, despite its constant requests to discuss its concerns? (2) When will the minister meet with the association? (3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(2) When will the minister meet with the association? (3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(3) Will beekeepers still be allowed to access traditional apiary sites within the proposed Walpole wilderness park? Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
Dr EDWARDS replied: (1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
(1)-(3) There is no doubt that some controversy exists about the Walpole wilderness area. I am currently working on the membership of the consultative committee that will consider the boundaries and uses of the proposed wilderness park. I am not happy with the suggested membership of that committee, so I have sought more advice. Stakeholders such as the WA Beekeepers’ Association and Timber Communities Australia will be represented on that committee. Many people request meetings with me. I believe that my parliamentary secretary, the member for Cockburn, has met with the WA Beekeepers’ Association and attended its conference. I also understand that I have a meeting listed in my diary, but I will double-check and make sure that I meet with that group. Some people will be affected by the proclamation of the Walpole wilderness area, but those impacts will be taken into account and, as far as they can, be included in deliberations on that matter.
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