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Tuesday, 30 September 1997
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(Question No. 2087)


Mr McClelland asked the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment, upon notice, on 25 August 1997:

(1) Did the Minister circulate a media release, dated 14 July 1997, entitled "New councils to steer vegetation management".

(2) In addition to drawing on the expertise of Council members, are there international forums which exist for the discussion of issues and the dissemination of information relating to land care; if so, what (a) are the forums and (b) is the extent and nature of Australia's participation in the international forums.

(3) Does Australia obtain benefit from participation in the forums; if so, what are the benefits.


Mr Warwick Smith —The Minister for the Environment has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question:

(1) Yes.

(2) The information sought by the honourable member does not fall within my portfolio responsibilities. I would suggest that he direct parts (2-3) of his question to my colleague, the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy.