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PREMIER TURNS FIRST SOD OF SOIL AT NEW SALEYARD SITE
REGIONAL CABINET - KATANNING
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Agriculture and Food
4-July-2011
Media Statement
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Premier Colin Barnett inspected the site for a new $21.5million sheep saleyard in the Great Southern. More than one million sheep are expected to be traded each year through the new yards near Katanning. Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said the new site would house a modern, fit for purpose saleyard which will meet contemporary standards for animal welfare, environmental management and occupational health and safety. Mr Redman said the base design included 672 pens under 27,783sqm of roof. It is expected to be open for business early 2013. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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WA CONTINUES TO WORK FOR RE-OPENING OF LIVE CATTLE MARKET
DOORSTOP
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Agriculture and Food
22-June-2011
Media Statement
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman traveled to Indonesia to discuss the re-opening of the live cattle trade to Indonesia. During the three-day visit, Mr Redman inspected supply chain facilities and met with senior Indonesian government and industry leaders. "I am determined to reinforce with Indonesia how much we value our trade relationship with them as a food supplier to their community, and also stress how much we value high animal welfare standards," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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640-BED ACCOMMODATION STRATEGY COMPLETED AS CASUARINA UNIT OPENS
OPENING
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Corrective Services
15-June-2011
Media Statement
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The final stage of the Liberal-National Government's 640-bed accommodation strategy was completed when Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman officially opened a new 256-bed unit at Casuarina Prison. Similar units were opened earlier this year at Hakea Prison (256 beds) and Albany Regional Prison (128 beds). Mr Redman said the units would improve existing conditions, provide better access to education programs and offer safer working conditions for staff. "The Liberal-National Government is committed to developing facilities, services and programs that support offender rehabilitation and reduce the likelihood of recidivism," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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REDMAN CONDEMNS LIVE EXPORT SUSPENSION
DOORSTOP
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Agriculture and Food
8-June-2011
Media Statement
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman has expressed disappointment at the Federal Government's decision to suspend all live cattle exports to Indonesia. Mr Redman said the decision will severely impact on businesses, employees and families in Western Australia's cattle industry. He said it was particularly disappointing that there had been little consultation by the Federal Government with relevant State Ministers. Australia is the only country likely to make the investment necessary to partner with Indonesian businesses to lift welfare standards. Because we're a major supplier of livestock to Indonesia we can use our influence to make positive changes. Minister Redman responds to questions from the media about the live cattle export ban and the issue of Kronic in WA prisons. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S NEW NATIONAL PILOT MALTING FACILITY A BREW FOR SUCCESS
OPENING
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Agriculture and Food
12-May-2011
Media Statement
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman officially opened a new national pilot malting facility in Perth which will help sell Australian barley to overseas customers. Mr Redman said the $500,000 state-of-the-art facility, co-located at Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Malting and Brewing Research and Education Facility in Joondalup, was the first of its kind in Australia. "Western Australian agriculture is very export focused, and it's critical that we supply our overseas customers what they want," he said. "This new national pilot malting facility will help barley growers achieve that by improving the performance of Australia's malting varieties and tailoring them to international demands." The Minister said another major challenge for barley growers was convincing customers to try new varieties. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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HAKEA PRISON GETS NEW ACCOMMODATION UNITS
OPENING
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Corrective Services
11-April-2011
Media Statement
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Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman officially open new prisoner accommodation units at Hakea Prison, the first to be completed under the State Government's 640-bed accommodation strategy. Hakea and Casuarina prisons gain an extra 256 beds each, while Albany Regional Prison's capacity will be boosted by 128 beds. Mr Redman said the State Government's 640-bed accommodation strategy was an innovative solution that targeted prisons most in need of additional units. "The Liberal-National Government will continue to focus on increased infrastructure and improved education, employment and rehabilitation programs to protect the community and reduce the likelihood of recidivism," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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REGIONAL CABINET PEEL REGION
JUVENILE JUSTICE
DOORSTOP
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Corrective Services
28-February-2011
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Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman issues a post-cabinet statement on juvenile justice and responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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STATE GOVERNMENT TO INVEST $178.8MILLION IN GRAIN FREIGHT NETWORK
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Transport
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Agriculture and Food
15-November-2010
Media Statement
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The State Government has announced a $178.8million investment package to bolster Western Australia's grain freight network. Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman discusses the upgrade and responds to questions from the media. With previously committed State funds, it brings the total investment in the grain freight network to $352million over four years. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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DRY SEASON SUPPORT FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Agriculture and Food
10-November-2010
Media Statement
Dealing with the Dry Season 2010
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| The Liberal-National Government has approved an additional $5million Dry Season Assistance Package for communities in up to 100 drought-affected shires. Premier Colin Barnett said this was the first phase of State Government measures to help rural communities cope with one of the driest winters on record. "For a big part of the State it has been the worst season they've ever had and this is having a significant impact not just on farmers, but also on rural communities and businesses," Mr Barnett said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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REDMAN WINS DROUGHT REFORM PILOT FOR WA
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Hon Tony Burke MP
5-May-2010
Agriculture
Media Statement
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Western Australia will join with the Federal Government to trial a new approach to drought assistance in a bid to build a more secure future for the agriculture industry. WA Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman and Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke today announced a pilot of reform measures aimed at preparing farm businesses and rural communities for the future challenges. "WA farmers have not been well served by the Exceptional Circumstances arrangements in the past," Mr Redman said.
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OPENING OF $54MILLION SALEYARD SEES ELECTION PROMISE FULFILLED
DOORSTOP
Hon Terry Redman MLA
3-May-2010
Agriculture
Media Statement
Western Australian
Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA)
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A key election promise was fulfilled today with the opening of the $54.5million Muchea Livestock Centre. Premier Colin Barnett and Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman today joined industry representatives to celebrate the opening and witness the first sale at the facility.
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LOCAL GROWERS GET VOCAL ABOUT THEIR PRODUCE IN NEW CAMPAIGN
LAUNCH + TV ADVERTISEMENTS
Hon Terry Redman MLA
14-February-2010
Agriculture and Food
Media Statement
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Western Australian producers have lent their voices to a new television advertising campaign encouraging consumers to look for locally-produced food when shopping. Along with a host of WA food producers, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman today unveiled the new 'be vocal about eating local' campaign at Fresh Provisions, Mount Lawley.
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GM CHOICE FOR WA CANOLA GROWERS
MEDIA CONFERENCE
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
25-January-2010
Agriculture and Food, Premier
Media Statement
Photo Gallery
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The State Government today announced genetically modified (GM) canola could from this year onwards be grown in Western Australia. Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman has approved an exemption order under the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003 to permit the cultivation of GM canola, which will offer growers added choice in their cropping systems. Premier Colin Barnett said giving farmers access to GM canola fulfilled a key election promise to allow planting of GM cotton in the Ord Irrigation Scheme and the approval of commercial-size trials of canola. |
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WATER MINISTER RULES OUT DAMS ON THE DENMARK AND STYX RIVERS
PRESS CONFERENCE
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Hon Graham Jacobs MLA
3-November-2009
Agriculture, Water
Media Statement
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Water Minister Graham Jacobs said today that the damming of the Denmark and Styx rivers would not be explored any further as part of the Water Corporation's drinking water source plans for the lower Great Southern region. Dr Jacobs said Bow River would remain under consideration, along with seawater desalination and a groundwater replenishment scheme based on Marbellup Brook. |
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FIRST GM CANOLA FROM 2009 TRIALS DELIVERED, GERALDTON
ANNOUCEMENT
Hon Terry Redman MLA
October-2009
Agriculture and Food |
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WA FARMERS LEADING THE WORLD
Hon Terry Redman MLA
23-September-2009
Agriculture and Food
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said new analysis has shown that West Australian farmers lead the nation in running profitable farming businesses with the least amount of government assistance. |
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AUGUST 2009 UPDATE
Hon Terry Redman MLA
15-September-2009
Agriculture and Food |
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MID-WEEK FARMERS' MARKET LAUNCH
Hon Terry Redman MLA
2-September-2009
Agriculture and Food |
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman officially launches the Fremantle Markets mid-week farmers' market. The aim of the mid-week market is bridge the gap between the city and the country, giving consumers direct access to the farmer and ensuring the supply of quality fresh local produce. |
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'NEAR' STRATEGY LAUNCH
Hon Terry Redman MLA
25-August-2009
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Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman launches a landmark new strategy to help farmers in the North Eastern Agricultural Region (NEAR) respond to drought and changes in climate. The State Government has committed an initial $1.75million for the NEAR Strategy, resulting in more resilient family farm businesses. Andrew Thomas, a farmer from Mullewa comments on the Strategy. |
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'GM' FIELD DAY
GERALDTON
Hon Terry Redman MLA
17-August-2009
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Farmers in the Geraldton area have seen first-hand the progress of the genetically modified (GM) canola trial being grown in the region. The trial was opened to farmers as part of a joint field day between the department and Monsanto to demonstrate the use of the technology. Attending the field day, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said it was important farmers had the opportunity to inspect the technology for themselves. |
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BIOSECURITY DEBT
Hon Terry Redman MLA
19-August-2009
Agriculture and Food
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| Minister for Food and Agriculture Terry Redman has announced that the State Government will wipe the $1.5 million dollar debt the farm industry owes the Government for the footrot and bedstraw eradication programs. Mr Redman said the gesture sent a clear message to the farming industry that the Liberal-National Government wants to work positively to put in place the best possible system for biosecurity for this State. |
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PROGRESS OF GENETICALLY
MODIFIED CANOLA TRIALS
Hon Terry Redman MLA
19-August-2009
Agriculture and Food
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| Minister for Food and Agriculture Terry Redman discusses the progress of the genetically modified canola trials in WA. 20 sites were planted with Roundup Ready canola in April and May. There were 17 farm sites and three research trials. These cover 854 hectares across the State. The purpose of these sites is to demonstrate the technology and allow farmers to compare GM and non-GM canola systems. |
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BUY WEST EAT BEST
Hon Terry Redman MLA
30-June-2009
Agriculture and Food
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| In a sign of growing consumer loyalty to local produce, Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman recently unveiled the State’s first restaurant to commit to using only Western Australian food ingredients. Leederville restaurant Jus Burgers recently signed to the 'buy west, eat best' program, which includes about 80 other WA food suppliers and retailers. |
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LIVE SHEEP EXPORTS
Hon Terry Redman MLA
22-June-2009
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| The State Government has reiterated its support for the live export trade. Terry Redman recently toured the re-named MV Ocean Drover docked at the Fremantle Port. The live export trade is worth hundreds of millions dollars to the state economy and the flow-on benefits to regional communities are significant. |
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