❓ The Treasurer announces government support for a three-year daylight saving trial followed by a referendum, with a free vote for caucus members. He argues it will modernise WA, benefit businesses, and enhance lifestyle.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING
What is the government’s response to calls for daylight saving? Mr E.S. RIPPER
What is the government’s response to calls for daylight saving? Mr E.S. RIPPER
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I thank the member very much for the question. I am very pleased to advise the house that today caucus has supported a three-year trial of daylight saving to be followed by a referendum. Furthermore, caucus has determined that its members will have a free vote on the principle of daylight saving. This is great news for Western Australia. I believe that daylight saving will enhance our lifestyle and make Western Australia a better place in which to live, a better place in which to work and a better place in which to invest. Daylight saving, along with liquor reform, has to be seen as one of those measures that can help to modernise Western Australia and maximise our lifestyle opportunities. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member very much for the question. I am very pleased to advise the house that today caucus has supported a three-year trial of daylight saving to be followed by a referendum. Furthermore, caucus has determined that its members will have a free vote on the principle of daylight saving. This is great news for Western Australia. I believe that daylight saving will enhance our lifestyle and make Western Australia a better place in which to live, a better place in which to work and a better place in which to invest. Daylight saving, along with liquor reform, has to be seen as one of those measures that can help to modernise Western Australia and maximise our lifestyle opportunities. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
I thank the member very much for the question. I am very pleased to advise the house that today caucus has supported a three-year trial of daylight saving to be followed by a referendum. Furthermore, caucus has determined that its members will have a free vote on the principle of daylight saving. This is great news for Western Australia. I believe that daylight saving will enhance our lifestyle and make Western Australia a better place in which to live, a better place in which to work and a better place in which to invest. Daylight saving, along with liquor reform, has to be seen as one of those measures that can help to modernise Western Australia and maximise our lifestyle opportunities. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I thank the member very much for the question. I am very pleased to advise the house that today caucus has supported a three-year trial of daylight saving to be followed by a referendum. Furthermore, caucus has determined that its members will have a free vote on the principle of daylight saving. This is great news for Western Australia. I believe that daylight saving will enhance our lifestyle and make Western Australia a better place in which to live, a better place in which to work and a better place in which to invest. Daylight saving, along with liquor reform, has to be seen as one of those measures that can help to modernise Western Australia and maximise our lifestyle opportunities. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
I thank the member very much for the question. I am very pleased to advise the house that today caucus has supported a three-year trial of daylight saving to be followed by a referendum. Furthermore, caucus has determined that its members will have a free vote on the principle of daylight saving. This is great news for Western Australia. I believe that daylight saving will enhance our lifestyle and make Western Australia a better place in which to live, a better place in which to work and a better place in which to invest. Daylight saving, along with liquor reform, has to be seen as one of those measures that can help to modernise Western Australia and maximise our lifestyle opportunities. Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I think we are going to have a bit of opposition from the National Party. National Party-related businesses aside, I think daylight saving will be good for business. It will be more convenient for local firms that have to do business with the eastern states. I think it will add to the attractiveness of Western Australia as a base for large companies. We want more tourists; we want more visitors; we want more scientists and researchers; and we want more companies to base themselves in Perth. We have to do things to make Perth more modern, attractive, entertaining and lively, and daylight saving is part of that, as is liquor reform. I could do worse than to quote from Con Abbott, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Roe and Murdoch. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Institute of Chartered Accountants surveyed WA professionals and found 86 per cent support for daylight saving. Con Abbott, from the institute, is quoted in today’s The Australian Financial Review as saying, and I agree with him - Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world - you don’t create hurdles to make doing business even harder here. The Bunbury Herald - Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Dr K.D. Hames interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Dawesville to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : The Bunbury Herald has surveyed people on this issue and this is what - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Avon to order for the first time, and the member for Cottesloe. Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : Perhaps members of the opposition do not want to hear what the residents of Bunbury surveyed by the Bunbury Herald said about this issue. Dennis Courtney of Clifton Park said - I think it’s a good idea. . . . I don’t think its going to affect milking cows or make the curtains fade any quicker.” Dusty Rogers of Gingin said - It will bring us closer time-wise with the eastern States. . . . It gives you a bit more time after work. Gabby Rogers of Australind said - It allows you to do more things like dinners and barbecues. It doesn’t get cold and dark so early. Only one of the people surveyed by the Bunbury Herald wanted the status quo to continue. I think a three-year trial will give Western Australians ample opportunity to realise the benefits of daylight saving, and, if after they have experienced those benefits they think it is a dud, they will have an opportunity in a referendum to throw it out. I do not think they will. I think this is great news for Western Australia and I encourage all members of Parliament to exercise their vote in favour of daylight saving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Murray to order for the first time.
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