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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Cross Border Commissioner

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:36): My question is to the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development on the topic of the Cross Border Commissioner. Why has the Cross Border Commissioner role been shifted away from her portfolio and responsibility, and is this an indication that the Premier has lost confidence in her as a minister?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:36): I thank the member for her highly predictable question. I am delighted that our government is further elevating the importance of the Cross Border Commissioner and cross-border issues, and I am delighted that we are strengthening the mechanisms to address the anomalies—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: —that arise from living close to a border.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: The first year of the office of the Cross Border Commissioner identified—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: —cross-border challenges in areas such as health, accreditations and licensing, transport, education, training, agriculture and more. The move to the state government's central agency will enable cross-portfolio solutions and enhanced outcomes for regional economic development and social wellbeing.

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