Forest Industries Feasibility Study

93 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().7 September 2022).

1. Who will be responsible for undertaking the feasibility study outlined in Labor's 'Forest Industries' election policy document into incentives to ensure that arrangements favour local processors who may be locked out of contracts with the larger forest growers as?

2. What is the time line for the feasibility study?

3. What are the terms of reference for the feasibility study?

4. Will the terms of reference be made public?

5. When will the feasibility study commence?

6. When is the feasibility study due to be finalised?

7. Will the outcomes of the feasibility study be made public?

8. What is the estimated total cost to undertake the feasibility study?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is currently undertaking initial exploratory work to determine potential incentives to ensure that arrangements favour local processors who may be locked out of contracts with larger forest growers.