VetLab

186 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().17 November 2022). Can the minister advise:

1. What is the total cost of the project to boost capacity and capability of the VetLab facility?

2. Is the project being funded by the government or the private sector?

3. When did this project start?

4. When is this project expected to be completed?

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

1. Total cost of the three current VetLab activities is estimated at $425,700 ex GST

2. The VetLab upgrade, FMD PCR set-up and serology equipment are government funded.

3. Funding for the upgrade of the molecular suite was made in the 2022-23 financial year.

4. The molecular diagnostics suite upgrade is expected to be completed by mid-2023.