South Coast Algal Bloom

The Hon. C. BONAROS (14:59): What, if any, consideration has been given to compensation by government for those impacted and, in the alternative, has consideration been given to waiving any fees that may be payable to PIRSA?

The PRESIDENT: Again, it has to come from the original answer.

The Hon. C. Bonaros interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The fees thing was not in the original answer.

The Hon. C. Bonaros interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: That's okay. Is it okay if I rule that way without your guidance? Minister, if you could answer the first part of the supplementary question, and then we are going to move on.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:00): As I responded yesterday, as at that time, to my knowledge, no-one had reached out seeking compensation. As I say, closures do happen from time to time. I would point out that fishers would likely be eligible for assistance through the Rural Business Support grants, the $1,500 grants, because obviously the algal bloom appears to be linked to the drought issue, so they are welcome to inquire and see if they will be eligible for that.