KALGOORLIE QUARANTINE AND
DECONTAMINATION FACILITY
944. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Minister for Agriculture and
Food:
I refer to the Kalgoorlie quarantine
and decontamination facility.
(1) What
positions at the facility are directly involved in the handling of livestock
and what accreditation and experience in the handling, inspection, safety and
welfare of animals is held by each of the personnel employed in those
positions?
(2) With respect to its current operations, is the
facility fully compliant with all statutory requirements, including the
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984, the Animal Welfare Act 2002 and the
Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007?
Hon
ALANNAH MacTIERNAN replied:
I thank the member for the question.
As
the member is aware, there has been a recent change in the management at the
facility following the tragic passing of
a longstanding officer. The funeral was held today and many of the staff and
line management were consequently not available. I can say that I have
been advised that the following is the case.
(1) There is one position at the facility, the senior
livestock inspector, and he is an authorised officer under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
and has undertaken training for handling stock animals.
(2) Yes, I am
advised that the design and operation of the facility complies with statutory
requirements.