Mrs MILLER - 2007-10-18
Cattle ticks are a serious threat to the Territory. They represent such a serious threat to the cattle industry that the Territory has created multiple protection zones to prevent transmission of ticks. What policing has been done in the past 12 months to ensure that the integrity of the zones has been maintained?
Madam SPEAKER: Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries, could you hear the first part of the question?
Mr NATT: I missed the first part, sorry, member for Katherine.
Madam SPEAKER: Could you repeat the question? Can we have a bit of order in the House so the minister can hear the question?
Members interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Order! Honourable members, Standing Order 51! Member for Katherine, please repeat the question.
Mrs MILLER: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Cattle ticks are a serious threat to the Territory. They represent such a serious threat to the cattle industry that the Territory has created multiple protection zones to prevent transmission of the ticks. Minister, what policing has been done in the past 12 months to ensure that the integrity of the zones has been maintained?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Katherine for her question. The department is working very closely with pastoralists to ensure that an infestation of ticks does not come into the Northern Territory. We know the other states have problems with the tick. It could have a devastating effect on our industry. I am unaware of what has been happening within those zones, however, I am happy to check with my department and relay the information when I receive it.
Madam SPEAKER: Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries, could you hear the first part of the question?
Mr NATT: I missed the first part, sorry, member for Katherine.
Madam SPEAKER: Could you repeat the question? Can we have a bit of order in the House so the minister can hear the question?
Members interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Order! Honourable members, Standing Order 51! Member for Katherine, please repeat the question.
Mrs MILLER: Thank you, Madam Speaker. Cattle ticks are a serious threat to the Territory. They represent such a serious threat to the cattle industry that the Territory has created multiple protection zones to prevent transmission of the ticks. Minister, what policing has been done in the past 12 months to ensure that the integrity of the zones has been maintained?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Katherine for her question. The department is working very closely with pastoralists to ensure that an infestation of ticks does not come into the Northern Territory. We know the other states have problems with the tick. It could have a devastating effect on our industry. I am unaware of what has been happening within those zones, however, I am happy to check with my department and relay the information when I receive it.
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