Queensland strawberry growers continue are still in the dark on how they will be able to access the $1 million of support announced by the Premier this week.
LNP Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett called on Labor to explain when, where and what farmers must do to receive their share of the promised support.
“Strawberry growers grappling with cash-flow issues must be given the support they were promised by the Labor Government,” said Mr Perrett.
“It’s well and good to crow in the media about supporting affected strawberry growers – but now is the time to come good on that promise.
“Is this assistance actually for affected farmers or will just be eaten up by bureaucracy in this go-slow Labor Government?
“The Government doesn’t know and industry groups don’t know. It’s starting to look like no-one knows how this money will be spent to assist growers. It’s simply not good enough.”
The LNP has called for a State Government assistance package that directly assists affected growers with cash-flow issues; as well as a whole of supply chain solution that investigates and improves traceability to ensure something like this cannot happen again.
Tony Perrett reaffirmed the Liberal National Party’s support for the efforts of police.
“We can’t let these mongrels win. We need to catch the perpetrators and punish them for the pain they have inflicting on our framers and the communities they support,” said Mr. Perrett
