Sean Edwards (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 23 August 2012:

(1)    What are the proposed benefits.

(2)    What are the benefits of unity of policy, alignment of strategy and policy integration.

(3)    Have estimates been conducted on the potential savings from the proposal.

(4)    What are the anticipated changes to staffing numbers.

(5)    What areas of duplication currently exist between the two organisations and what is the cost of this.

(6)    Given that the proposal does not seek to change the level or structure of levy payments, is it the best way forward.

(7)    How can it be ensured that funds currently dedicated to research and development and market development and access are quarantined for those purposes within the new unified organisation.

(8)    Does the Minister have any objections to the proposal.