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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 401 asked in the Legislative Council on 12 May 2022 by Hon Colin De Grussa

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

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.