❓ Question regarding funding for regional biosecurity groups and completion of the state barrier fence. Premier Cook responds by outlining existing funding and progress on the fence.
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State Barrier Fence280.Mr Lachlan Hunterto
thePremier:I promised my gran I
would be on my best behaviour today!I refer to the Cook
Labor government's cuts to biosecurity groups across regional WA and seven long
years of his government's failure to build the state barrier fence.(1) Will the Premier commit to
reinstating funding to our regional biosecurity groups to protect our pastoral
and agricultural industries?(2) Will the Premier commit to fully
funding and completing the state barrier fence of Western Australia?Mr Roger Cook replied:I thank the member
for the question, of which some notice has been given.(1) The Western Australian Government
recognises the impact of wild dogs on the state's livestock industries. Since
2021, we have provided $20.2 million, including $3.4 million in the 2026–27
state budget, to helpstakeholders manage these
impacts. This funding includes ongoing maintenance and repair of the statebarrier
fence.The
government will also provide declared pest account funding to recognise
biosecurity groups to deliver priority pest management outcomes for their
communities across all land use tenures. An estimated $8 million will be
provided to recognised biosecurity groups in 2026–27, a significant proportion
of which will be used for wild dog control.All
landlords have a responsibility to manage declared pests on their lands to
minimise impact, including on public safety. Collaboration between land
managers is essential to achieving long-term outcomes and the Department of
Primary Industries and Regional Development supports collaborative and
coordinated action on declared pests by providing best practice advice to
stakeholders, including recognised biosecurity groups. It brings together
landholders to undertake strategic and coordinated broadscale pest control.(2) I am advised that 516 kilometres of
the 660-kilometre Esperance extension to the state barrier fence has been
completed and I am advised that our government is working directly with local
stakeholders on options to complete the remaining section.
State Barrier Fence
280.Mr Lachlan Hunterto
thePremier:
I promised my gran I
would be on my best behaviour today!
I refer to the Cook
Labor government's cuts to biosecurity groups across regional WA and seven long
years of his government's failure to build the state barrier fence.
(1) Will the Premier commit to
reinstating funding to our regional biosecurity groups to protect our pastoral
and agricultural industries?
(2) Will the Premier commit to fully
funding and completing the state barrier fence of Western Australia?
Mr Roger Cook replied:
I thank the member
for the question, of which some notice has been given.
(1) The Western Australian Government
recognises the impact of wild dogs on the state's livestock industries. Since
2021, we have provided $20.2 million, including $3.4 million in the 2026–27
state budget, to helpstakeholders manage these
impacts. This funding includes ongoing maintenance and repair of the statebarrier
fence.
The
government will also provide declared pest account funding to recognise
biosecurity groups to deliver priority pest management outcomes for their
communities across all land use tenures. An estimated $8 million will be
provided to recognised biosecurity groups in 2026–27, a significant proportion
of which will be used for wild dog control.
All
landlords have a responsibility to manage declared pests on their lands to
minimise impact, including on public safety. Collaboration between land
managers is essential to achieving long-term outcomes and the Department of
Primary Industries and Regional Development supports collaborative and
coordinated action on declared pests by providing best practice advice to
stakeholders, including recognised biosecurity groups. It brings together
landholders to undertake strategic and coordinated broadscale pest control.
(2) I am advised that 516 kilometres of
the 660-kilometre Esperance extension to the state barrier fence has been
completed and I am advised that our government is working directly with local
stakeholders on options to complete the remaining section.
thePremier:I promised my gran I
would be on my best behaviour today!I refer to the Cook
Labor government's cuts to biosecurity groups across regional WA and seven long
years of his government's failure to build the state barrier fence.(1) Will the Premier commit to
reinstating funding to our regional biosecurity groups to protect our pastoral
and agricultural industries?(2) Will the Premier commit to fully
funding and completing the state barrier fence of Western Australia?Mr Roger Cook replied:I thank the member
for the question, of which some notice has been given.(1) The Western Australian Government
recognises the impact of wild dogs on the state's livestock industries. Since
2021, we have provided $20.2 million, including $3.4 million in the 2026–27
state budget, to helpstakeholders manage these
impacts. This funding includes ongoing maintenance and repair of the statebarrier
fence.The
government will also provide declared pest account funding to recognise
biosecurity groups to deliver priority pest management outcomes for their
communities across all land use tenures. An estimated $8 million will be
provided to recognised biosecurity groups in 2026–27, a significant proportion
of which will be used for wild dog control.All
landlords have a responsibility to manage declared pests on their lands to
minimise impact, including on public safety. Collaboration between land
managers is essential to achieving long-term outcomes and the Department of
Primary Industries and Regional Development supports collaborative and
coordinated action on declared pests by providing best practice advice to
stakeholders, including recognised biosecurity groups. It brings together
landholders to undertake strategic and coordinated broadscale pest control.(2) I am advised that 516 kilometres of
the 660-kilometre Esperance extension to the state barrier fence has been
completed and I am advised that our government is working directly with local
stakeholders on options to complete the remaining section.
State Barrier Fence
280.Mr Lachlan Hunterto
thePremier:
I promised my gran I
would be on my best behaviour today!
I refer to the Cook
Labor government's cuts to biosecurity groups across regional WA and seven long
years of his government's failure to build the state barrier fence.
(1) Will the Premier commit to
reinstating funding to our regional biosecurity groups to protect our pastoral
and agricultural industries?
(2) Will the Premier commit to fully
funding and completing the state barrier fence of Western Australia?
Mr Roger Cook replied:
I thank the member
for the question, of which some notice has been given.
(1) The Western Australian Government
recognises the impact of wild dogs on the state's livestock industries. Since
2021, we have provided $20.2 million, including $3.4 million in the 2026–27
state budget, to helpstakeholders manage these
impacts. This funding includes ongoing maintenance and repair of the statebarrier
fence.
The
government will also provide declared pest account funding to recognise
biosecurity groups to deliver priority pest management outcomes for their
communities across all land use tenures. An estimated $8 million will be
provided to recognised biosecurity groups in 2026–27, a significant proportion
of which will be used for wild dog control.
All
landlords have a responsibility to manage declared pests on their lands to
minimise impact, including on public safety. Collaboration between land
managers is essential to achieving long-term outcomes and the Department of
Primary Industries and Regional Development supports collaborative and
coordinated action on declared pests by providing best practice advice to
stakeholders, including recognised biosecurity groups. It brings together
landholders to undertake strategic and coordinated broadscale pest control.
(2) I am advised that 516 kilometres of
the 660-kilometre Esperance extension to the state barrier fence has been
completed and I am advised that our government is working directly with local
stakeholders on options to complete the remaining section.
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