❓ Question regarding the practice of 'land farming' (applying mining/exploration waste to agricultural land) in WA, prompted by Fonterra's concerns in NZ. The Minister confirms it's permitted under the Environmental Protection Act but will not take action to prevent it.
AnsweredQoN 339Legislative Council
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I refer to reports that dairy product buyer, Fonterra Group, has ceased buying milk produced on land affected by drilling waste in New Zealand, due to concerns about health effects, and I ask: (a) is the practice of mining or exploration waste being applied to farming land, known as "land farming", currently permitted in Western Australia; and (b) if yes to (a), will the Minister take action to prevent this practice from occurring?
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Answered
31 October 2013
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
16 days
a) Yes, subject to the provisions of the
Environmental Protection Act 1986.
b) No.
Environmental Protection Act 1986.
b) No.
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