LIVE EXPORT — FREMANTLE PORT
401. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the recently announced $2
million allocation towards investigating the feasibility of relocating
livestock shipping from Fremantle port.
(1) What members of the livestock
export industry has the minister consulted with on this proposal?
(2) Will members of the livestock export industry be
involved in developing the scope for the feasibility study?
(3) In what time frame will the
feasibility study be completed?
(4) Is the state
government's commitment towards the feasibility study reflective of a broader
policy to support the live export industry into the future?
Hon SUE
ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) As
part of Westport, work is underway to explore opportunities for the future
economic development of Fremantle. As part of this work, up to $7 million has
been allocated towards investigating the potential relocation of non-container
trade at Fremantle, including vehicles and livestock. This work will include
industry consultation and will be undertaken over the coming year.