Legislative Council - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
2024-11-26 Daily Xml

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Drought

In reply to the Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().17 October 2024).

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The government in response to drought is currently conducting a range of activities to actively monitor current seasonal conditions and impacts, engage with industry groups, government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure access to available assistance, and identify any additional support measures that may be required.

PIRSA has convened the drought advisory group to formally engage with industry and government stakeholders to identify industry and community impacts caused by drought conditions and other compounding issues.

The group is providing advice to government about the impacts of drought conditions and about activities that strengthen primary producers and communities' capacity to cope with drought. Government will then consider options for further assistance and funding arrangements.