Forest Industries

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

1. What is the time line for the Forest Products Domestic Manufacturing and Infrastructure Masterplan?

2. Who will be responsible for developing the master plan?

3. What are the terms of reference for the master plan?

4. Will the terms of reference be made public?

5. When will work on the master plan commence?

6. Will there be a public consultation process as part of developing the master plan?

7. When is the master plan due to be finalised?

8. Will the master plan be made public?

9. What is the estimated total cost to develop the master plan?

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

The Forest Products Domestic Manufacturing and Infrastructure Masterplan has been allocated a budget of $650,000 for each year, over three years. Consultation between industry and relevant government agencies is occurring to finalise the key areas that will be considered as part of the master plan, with opportunities for collaboration and stakeholder involvement where this might be applicable.