Mr HOGAN (Page) (20:21): Coming from a regional electorate like Page where we have a strong dairy industry, it concerns me when I hear the two words ‘levy’ and ‘increase’. However, the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment (Dairy Produce) Bill 2014 is not about raising the industry levy our dairy farmers’ pay. In fact, it…
SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT ON DECEMBER 4, 2013 Mr HOGAN (Page) (12:22): I rise to speak on and support the Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 and the cognate bills, the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment Bill 2013 and Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment Bill 2013. I welcome the government’s recognition of the importance of…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (12:22): I rise to speak on and support the Rural Research and Development Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 and the cognate bills, the Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment Bill 2013 and Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Amendment Bill 2013. I welcome the government’s recognition of the importance of rural R&D, particularly in agriculture, fisheries…