House of Assembly: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

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Sheep Industry Fund

Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (14:58): My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. Given the consultation period for changes to the Sheep Industry Fund levy rate closed in December last year, can the minister confirm if the levy will be increased from 35¢ per head to 55¢ per head as of 1 July 2016?

The Hon. L.W.K. BIGNELL (Mawson—Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Tourism, Minister for Recreation and Sport, Minister for Racing) (14:58): We have been working closely with the Sheep Advisory Group in South Australia. I don't have the exact details, but I can bring an answer back to the house for you.