Legislative Council: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:39): Supplementary: does the minister have the powers to use ministerial discretion for compensation?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:39): There are a number of different mechanisms that can be taken when there is an outbreak of a disease. There are national agreements that may be in place and that may apply. PIRSA is currently investigating the different options that might be available.