Exotic Animal Diseases

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:26): My questions are to the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development regarding exotic animal diseases:

1. Has PIRSA been provided with any additional funding or resources since this year's state budget to assist with preparedness activities or surveillance activities relating to foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease?

2. Has the minister requested any additional resources from her cabinet colleagues to assist with preparedness activities or surveillance activities relating to foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease?

3. Has the federal government committed to providing South Australia with any financial support to assist PIRSA with preparedness activities or surveillance activities relating to foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:27): I thank the honourable member for her additional questions. In terms of commonwealth financial assistance, we are subject to cost-sharing arrangements in the event of an outbreak of a number of different diseases, including those emergency animal diseases that have been mentioned. What that means is that, if there is an outbreak, all of the jurisdictions, regardless of where the outbreak occurs, participate in that cost-sharing agreement. There are a number of changes of focus within our department, where we have been able to make sure that there are appropriate resources for surveillance and preparedness activities.