❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Manjimup Horticultural Processing Scheme, specifically concerning employment levels after the closure of MAES Ltd and the conditions for accessing scheme funding. The Minister's response clarifies employment numbers and funding criteria.
AnsweredQoN 640Legislative Council
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I refer the Minister to his press release regarding the Manjimup Horticultural Processing Scheme, dated April 23, and ask -
(1) How many employees did the former MAES Ltd operations have?
(2) Is Scheme funding available even if former MAES Ltd employment levels are not restored due to economic conditions?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) Have the new owners of the Simplot site applied for any assistance under the Scheme?
(5) Have the new owners given any indication that they will be restoring employment to previous levels?
(1) How many employees did the former MAES Ltd operations have?
(2) Is Scheme funding available even if former MAES Ltd employment levels are not restored due to economic conditions?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) Have the new owners of the Simplot site applied for any assistance under the Scheme?
(5) Have the new owners given any indication that they will be restoring employment to previous levels?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 June 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
34 days
1. In the last week of operation of MAES Ltd, a total of 83 persons were employed. These include full-time, part-time and casual workers. 2. Funding under the South West Industry Assistance Scheme (SWIAS): Manjimup Horticultural Processing Scheme is tied to agreed specific employment milestones being achieved. 3. See (2) above. 4. No formal application has been received. 5. See (4) above.
2. Funding under the South West Industry Assistance Scheme (SWIAS): Manjimup Horticultural Processing Scheme is tied to agreed specific employment milestones being achieved. 3. See (2) above. 4. No formal application has been received. 5. See (4) above.
3. See (2) above. 4. No formal application has been received. 5. See (4) above.
4. No formal application has been received. 5. See (4) above.
5. See (4) above.
2. Funding under the South West Industry Assistance Scheme (SWIAS): Manjimup Horticultural Processing Scheme is tied to agreed specific employment milestones being achieved. 3. See (2) above. 4. No formal application has been received. 5. See (4) above.
3. See (2) above. 4. No formal application has been received. 5. See (4) above.
4. No formal application has been received. 5. See (4) above.
5. See (4) above.
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