❓ Question regarding the impact of Department for Child Protection tier 2 homes on neighbouring property values. The Minister acknowledges the question but defends the placement of children in care and declines to take action.
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FREEHOLD LAND VALUES— DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
I refer to the minister’s strong comments in the past about the need to protect people from government decisions that negatively impact on their freehold land. (1) Is the minister aware of the recommendations contained in the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Public Administration and Finance titled “Impact of State Government Actions and Processes on the Use and Enjoyment of Freehold and Leasehold Land in Western Australia”? (2) Is the minister aware of the concerns that the Department for Child Protection tier 2 homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by more than $100 000? (3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
I refer to the minister’s strong comments in the past about the need to protect people from government decisions that negatively impact on their freehold land. (1) Is the minister aware of the recommendations contained in the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Public Administration and Finance titled “Impact of State Government Actions and Processes on the Use and Enjoyment of Freehold and Leasehold Land in Western Australia”? (2) Is the minister aware of the concerns that the Department for Child Protection tier 2 homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by more than $100 000? (3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(1) Is the minister aware of the recommendations contained in the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Public Administration and Finance titled “Impact of State Government Actions and Processes on the Use and Enjoyment of Freehold and Leasehold Land in Western Australia”? (2) Is the minister aware of the concerns that the Department for Child Protection tier 2 homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by more than $100 000? (3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(2) Is the minister aware of the concerns that the Department for Child Protection tier 2 homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by more than $100 000? (3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(1) Is the minister aware of the recommendations contained in the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Public Administration and Finance titled “Impact of State Government Actions and Processes on the Use and Enjoyment of Freehold and Leasehold Land in Western Australia”? (2) Is the minister aware of the concerns that the Department for Child Protection tier 2 homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by more than $100 000? (3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(2) Is the minister aware of the concerns that the Department for Child Protection tier 2 homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by more than $100 000? (3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(3) Has the minister sought any advice regarding the options the minister has for assisting people in this situation? (4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(4) If no to (3), will the minister do so now? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. My very strong comments about the Labor government’s decisions that negatively impacted on freehold land were related to that government’s botched landclearing regulations, which I had to amend and amend. I think there were four draft copies of it before we finally bedded it down. (1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(1) Yes, I certainly do remember that report. It was a huge report and the committee was chaired very ably by Hon Barry House. I think Hon Ken Travers also sat on that committee. I do not know whether that report or the one that I was involved in that looked into Alcoa was bigger. (2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(2) I thought this question was rather beneath Hon Ken Travers because to say that tier two homes are reducing the value of neighbouring properties by over $100 000 — Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Sue Ellery : He’s not saying that. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : But he is asking the question. I do believe that it is beneath Hon Ken Travers — Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Ken Travers : That is what real estate agents have told the neighbours. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : Yes, and Hon Sue Ellery said in a speech this morning that it is a buyer’s market. I have four children in a house on this land. These children have been psychologically damaged and have come into care through no fault of their own. The member is saying that the neighbours’ properties are being devalued by over $100 000. Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Ken Travers : That’s what real estate agents are telling the neighbours. That’s what I’m telling you. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I think that was a little beneath the member. Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon Sue Ellery interjected. Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY : I will get to that in a minute. (3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(3) No. (4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
(4) No. When a homeowner puts their property up for sale, the neighbours do not know who is going to purchase that property. No-one ever knows. At least our houses have 24hour carers, the fire breaks are in place and the properties are well looked after. More importantly, they have Western Australian children in them. I know that the member has been supportive in the past. On 15 February he was at a meeting and said that these houses needed to be established, the children had to go somewhere and neighbours should approach it with a positive attitude. I know the member’s opinion on this. I am hoping that somebody has asked him to ask this question and Hon Ken Travers, being a good member of Parliament, put the question in. As I said, I think that second part of the question was really beneath him.
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