South Coast Algal Bloom

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:01): Supplementary: what brevetoxin groups and levels have been detected?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:01): The last advice I had in regard to the brevetoxins affecting the oyster industry were that they were a type of Karenia but not necessarily Karenia mikimotoi. I do not know whether there has been an update on that. I have not received it, if so.

The Deputy Premier and I have hosted two round tables in terms of updating both mayors whose areas cover the coastal regions affected by the algal bloom as well as the most recent one here in Parliament House, which included MPs with electorates that are affected. I am happy to take the specific question on notice and bring back a response.