Legislative Council - Fifty-Third Parliament, First Session (53-1)
2014-11-18 Daily Xml

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Free-Range Eggs

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:02): Supplementary.

The PRESIDENT: Supplementary, the Hon. Ms Franks.

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Will those egg producers who fit the criteria for certification and what I would call true free range be able to be part of this scheme if they are not from South Australia?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers) (15:02): I am not absolutely sure about that. I am happy to take that on notice and bring back a response. My immediate thoughts are that this accreditation is linked to South Australian produce, particularly showcasing our premium primary products, so I doubt very much that it would apply to other jurisdictions.

The Hon. T.A. Franks interjecting:

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: No, I didn't think it was. I have always assumed that it wouldn't be, but I will clarify that and will make that very clear.