Question seeks Minister's position on Senator Back's anti-trespass Bill and potential infringement on state responsibilities. The Minister expresses support for producers' rights but defers comment on the Bill's specifics until it's finalised.

AnsweredQoN 1671Legislative Council
Asked
17 September 2014
Portfolio
Agriculture and Food

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(1) Does the Minister support Senator Chris Back’s anti-trespass Bill? (2) Does the Minister have any concerns that the Bill will infringe upon areas that have traditionally been the responsibility of State Governments?

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Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
27 days
(1) I support the rights of Western Australian producers and processors being able to carry out their businesses without unreasonable interference and trespass on their properties. I have yet to sight the Bill.
(2) Until the Bill is completed, I cannot comment.

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