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PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION CODES

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (8 November 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): I am advised:

1. The information requested on the budget forecast impact from the introduction of a property identification code (PIC) and the proposed animal health biosecurity fee is contained in the public consultation paper available on the Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) web site.

2. The anticipated cost of policing the introduction of the PIC was built into the cost of the PIC system, which was discussed with industry.

The budgeted cost for compliance, which includes a communication campaign, was $120,000 per annum.