Nick Sherry (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

As I have mentioned, I am the representational minister. I really was trying to get into a bit more detail as Assistant Treasurer. I have confirmed RFAs are 20-year agreements. I can confirm there are 10 RFAs, in Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. They were developed in the mid-1990s, following the largest scientific assessment and consultation process undertaken for forestry. Clearly a level of forest activity and harvesting is permitted under RFAs.

I will take the remainder of questions, on the very few areas that I have not been able to comprehensively answer, on notice and refer them to Minister Burke. I will try and get you an answer, Senator, before the Tasmanian elections, because I think that is what your motivation is.