House debates

Thursday, 2 December 2021

Questions without Notice

Agriculture Industry: South Australia

2:19 pm

Photo of Rebekha SharkieRebekha Sharkie (Mayo, Centre Alliance) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Territory. South Australian fruit and vegetables, including cherries, berries and apples, from my electorate that are destined for export markets need to be heat treated interstate before export. This is costly and creates time delays. I have long advocated for the need for an end-point treatment facility in South Australia to reduce the economic impact of fruit fly and spoilage. Will the minister please advise when the government will provide support for this much-needed facility in South Australia?

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