2898 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 19 Feb 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2898 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	12 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02898_2026
Document guid:	ce500654-1a78-49d3-84b5-104f9d38c603

2898 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Biosecurity: What modelling has been undertaken to predict potential job losses in the agriculture sector if yellow-legged hornets are unable to be eradicated?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: I have been advised that this modelling has not been commissioned, as eradication is still an eminently achievable goal. Currently, the focus is continuing operations in support of the eradication programme.