Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has welcomed the opening of public submissions for the current statutory review into the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act). “Finally, the process of reviewing the BAM Act has commenced which is something I have been calling for since 2017,” Mr de Grussa said. “The BAM Act…
The Opposition has called for greater consultation by State and Federal Labor Governments with the live export industry, following discussions with key West Australian stakeholders this morning. Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said industry holds real concerns about the immediate impacts any proposal to ban live sheep exports would have on the…
The State Opposition has slammed the freshly-minted Labor Prime Minister and new federal Agriculture Minister after they confirmed their longstanding threat to ban live export of sheep. Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said statements by the new Government do nothing to settle the fears of the thousands of West Australians who rely…
The Opposition has welcomed the Government’s $25 million commitment to a new agriculture project called ‘The Western Australian Agricultural Collaboration (WAAC)’ but seeks clarity on its objectives. Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said while he acknowledged the WAAC seeks to partner research bodies and universities, there was still a lack of detail…
ANZAC Day has been honoured by thousands of West Australians across the State, remembering those who served and died for Australia in wars and conflicts overseas. Opposition Leader Mia Davies attended the dawn service at the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial on Mt Clarence in Albany, a location of great significance for the ANZACs. “This town…
Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa has encouraged recreational, charter and professional fishers to work together to ensure the recovery of the West Coast demersal fishery in WA. Mr de Grussa said it is an exceptionally complex issue, requiring innovation and genuine co-operation between each sector to ensure the right outcome is achieved. “Whilst we…
The Opposition has commended organisers of the 8th annual Military to Civilian Career Summit, held at Irwin Barracks in Perth. The summit was delivered through a partnership between veteran charity Working Spirit and RSLWA, and was attended by over 40 businesses, organisations, and veteran support services. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the event created a…
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa has called for an investigation into why a Government department failed to act when notified of animal welfare issues, following devastating fires in the Wheatbelt. Mr de Grussa said the Minister for Agriculture and Food and her Department have hidden behind bureaucratic processes rather than addressing significant…
Shadow Veterans’ Affairs Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the Premier to reveal the trigger points required to remove Level 2 restrictions and provide certainty around ANZAC Day services. Mr de Grussa welcomed RSLWA’s responsible approach to this year’s events given the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the community and ambiguity around…
The Opposition has called for a status update on the Agricultural Supply Chain initiative, which will improve vital freight networks throughout regional Western Australia. Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love said the jointly funded scheme by the Federal and State Governments was expected to start mid-2022 but there had been no word on if construction could…