❓ Mr Rundle questions the Premier on the sheep industry's decline despite the government's plan. The Premier deflects, attributing the plan to the federal government and highlighting support for WA farmers and processors.

Sheep industry85.Mr Peter Rundleto thePremier:I have a supplementary question. If the government's plan for the sheep industry is working, why is the sheep flock contracting and processors closing instead of expanding?

Mr Roger Cook replied:I reject the premise of that question. First, it is not our plan; it is the federal government's plan that we are being a part of so that we can deliver for WA farmers.Mr Peter Rundleinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Roe!Mr Roger Cook:We are delivering for WA farmers. We are working with our meat processors to make sure that they build up their scale and capacity—Several members interjected.The Speaker:Member for Roe, you got to ask the question; let the Premier respond.Mr Roger Cook:We know that there are meat processors that are planning significant increases in their capacity and scale—Mr Lachlan Hunterinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Central Wheatbelt, please stop your interjections.Mr Roger Cook:—and there are some who have taken a decision, including one notable one yesterday around the Arthur River area that made an announcement, and the Minister for Agriculture and Food is working with that company to understand more. We have seen a significant spike in the price of lamb and a significant spike in the yields—Mr Peter Rundleinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Roe, I am calling you for the first time.Mr Roger Cook:—of cereal crops in Western Australia. We know there will be movement from time to time, but one thing I can always guarantee is that my government will help farmers deal with the shocks to their system and their markets to make sure that they have the support that they need. Sheep industry