Question On Notice No. 591 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 March 2022 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas
Question Directed to the: Minister for Agriculture and Food
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Tabled Paper No: 1254-
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Question
I refer to the importation of exotic bird species into Western Australia from interstate and overseas, and I ask:
(a) how many applications has the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) received to import exotic bird species currently prohibited in Western Australia in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021;
(b) what is the current average length of time taken for processing such applications;
(c) how many of the applications referenced in part (a) were successful and for what species;
(d) how many of the applications are ongoing or outstanding, and in each case what period of time has elapsed since the application was received;
(e) how many of the applications referenced in part (a) were unsuccessful and for what species; and
(f) what reasons were given for the failure of applications identified in part (e)?
Answered on 10 May 2022
(a) 20 - noting applications may be for multiple species.
(b) The average time from receipt of a completed application is 12 weeks.
(c) 13. Please refer to tabled paper for more information.
(d) 3:
a. Case 1 – received April 2020
b. Case 2 – received April 2021
c. Case 3 – received June 2021.
(e-f) Refer to tabled paper.