QUESTIONS ON NOTICE › Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Question No. 2114)
Senator Edwards asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, upon notice, on 23 August 2012: With reference to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and the primary industries health and safety program: (1) What quantitative measures will be used to assess how many accidental deaths and injuries are mitigated by the $200 000 cited in the 2012-13 Budget Ministerial statement (page 35). (2) How does this program ensure that health and safety issues are given high priority by farmers, fishers and foresters. (3) What tangible measures are used by the department to assess changes in health and safety culture, including the 'beliefs and values' of farmers, fishers and foresters. (4) What actions are being taken with the allocated $200 000. (5) How much of this funding will be spent on the administration of the program. (6) Does the training being provided meet national and international standards.