CITRUS GREENING DISEASE

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:16): A supplementary question: given that it can be very hard to recognise citrus greening because it can look like the tree just has a lack of nutrients, will the minister ask SARDI to conduct specific research into this disease in cooperation with Plant Health Australia?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (15:16): I thank the honourable member for his question and his suggestion. I am happy to raise that with SARDI and seek their advice as to how worthwhile that sort of project would be. I am happy to raise it with the experts and see whether it would be a useful thing to do.