WIND FARMS

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (14:30): Given that the minister has read the RCCC report, does she support their view that wind farms should not be located in high-value cropping areas?

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) (14:30): I value the process that they undertook in consulting with farmers and I value the input that they received. With the thorough process they conducted, I value the conclusion that they came to, and I certainly support their report and advice going forward into that process. I think it was a very valuable process indeed.