Senate debates

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Questions without Notice

South Australia: Marine Environment

2:52 pm

Photo of Ross CadellRoss Cadell (NSW, National Party, Shadow Minister for Water) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Minister Wong. Last week I walked along the Ardrossan Jetty and saw hundreds of dead garfish and the occasional King George whiting and other things. They were all affected by the algal bloom. I took the time to visit several communities with the member for Grey, Mr Tom Venning, and met locals like Susannah Visser, who runs Gifts Port Vincent and who has seen her income drop by 14 per cent.

On Monday night, the Prime Minister, when referencing a $14 million support package, told 7.30 report:

That's for science and research; it's also for cleanup. It's also for potential mitigation …

He went on to say:

We're responding, giving support to the South Australian Government.

Minister, when will the Prime Minister give emergency support to South Australian communities and businesses?

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