Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
2021-05-26 Daily Xml

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Timber Shortage

The Hon. F. PANGALLO (14:43): Why didn't the government make an application to the Forestry Transport Assistance scheme before the applications closed, and why are they only doing it now after the applications have closed? The scheme is currently available to New South Wales and Victoria.

The PRESIDENT: You have asked your question; the Treasurer can respond.

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:44): I think I referred to that fund. I am not sure whether that is the correct title or not; I am not disputing it, but it is a pot of money. I thought it had something to do with bushfire recovery and it was limited in that respect. The member just referred to the transport assistance scheme. I thought it had something more to do with bushfire recovery, but I will stand corrected on that. As to whether we did or we didn't and why we did or didn't, I would need to take advice either from the Minister for Transport or the Minister for Primary Industries in relation to that particular issue.