Seafood Industry

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (14:46): Supplementary question arising out of the original answer, when the minister said that it was predominantly a federal matter: to what extent can the state influence the outcome?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:46): I thank the honourable member for his supplementary question. My understanding is simply through advocacy. As a federal matter, the ultimate responsibility or decision lies with the federal government but, certainly, if there are any alternative ways of influencing I am keen to hear them and/or to progress them.