❓ Question regarding alleged intimidation of elderly residents at Swan Village of Care regarding the Nyandi Prison expansion and the withdrawal of resident-funded buses. The Premier defends the project and his consultation process.
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I refer the Premier to his letter to the Town of Victoria Park Councillor John Bissett dated 12 February regarding the Nyandi Prison expansion, and I quote - . . . I have worked closely in particular with the management of Rowethorpe - Uniting Church Homes - and Swan Cottage Homes to ensure that they have not experienced any difficulties. (1) Is the Premier aware that residents of the Swan Village of Care, formerly Swan Cottage Homes, feel they are being threatened into silence over the prison expansion by statements made by village management? (2) Is the Premier further aware that the management of Swan Village of Care withdrew the use of resident-funded buses when it became aware they were to be used for transport to Parliament to watch debate on this issue? (3) Does the Premier condone the intimidation of elderly people in order to claim support for the planned expansion? (4) Will the Premier now commit to halting the tender process for the Nyandi plan until such time as full and proper community consultation is undertaken and genuinely considered? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(2) Is the Premier further aware that the management of Swan Village of Care withdrew the use of resident-funded buses when it became aware they were to be used for transport to Parliament to watch debate on this issue? (3) Does the Premier condone the intimidation of elderly people in order to claim support for the planned expansion? (4) Will the Premier now commit to halting the tender process for the Nyandi plan until such time as full and proper community consultation is undertaken and genuinely considered? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(3) Does the Premier condone the intimidation of elderly people in order to claim support for the planned expansion? (4) Will the Premier now commit to halting the tender process for the Nyandi plan until such time as full and proper community consultation is undertaken and genuinely considered? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(4) Will the Premier now commit to halting the tender process for the Nyandi plan until such time as full and proper community consultation is undertaken and genuinely considered? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(2) Is the Premier further aware that the management of Swan Village of Care withdrew the use of resident-funded buses when it became aware they were to be used for transport to Parliament to watch debate on this issue? (3) Does the Premier condone the intimidation of elderly people in order to claim support for the planned expansion? (4) Will the Premier now commit to halting the tender process for the Nyandi plan until such time as full and proper community consultation is undertaken and genuinely considered? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(3) Does the Premier condone the intimidation of elderly people in order to claim support for the planned expansion? (4) Will the Premier now commit to halting the tender process for the Nyandi plan until such time as full and proper community consultation is undertaken and genuinely considered? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(4) Will the Premier now commit to halting the tender process for the Nyandi plan until such time as full and proper community consultation is undertaken and genuinely considered? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
(1)-(4) I will answer the last question first, and that is no. I have represented the retirement villages since 1986. As part of consultation with the retirement villages, Nyandi and Longmore matters arose on frequent occasions when I met the management of those two facilities. They always said they had absolutely no difficulty with the operation of the juvenile detention centres. When the proposal was put up by the former Government to locate a women’s prison at Nyandi, they had no objections either. I can report to the House that following consultation, the plans were amended by the Department of Justice because Rowethorpe had some concerns about the way the entry to the prison was to operate. The department, appropriately, adjusted the plans and Rowethorpe has now indicated that it has no problems with that proposal. I know many of the residents and I get very encouraged - Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: In this Parliament one can get very depressed, because one sees things and hears speeches that lower one’s view of human nature and its ability to create change in our society. I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a very dear friend of mine who was a longstanding resident - a former carpenter by trade - of Victoria Park and has now gone into Rowethorpe. He is aged in his early nineties. He rang me and indicated how pleased he was to go to the prison and work with the prison to try to help it make sure that when the women leave the prison they will not offend again. When I meet these people - Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Ms S.E. Walker: Will you do anything about it? The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: When I am in this Chamber and I receive questions from the member for Nedlands and I see her performance at public meetings, it depresses me. Then I get calls from the residents of Swan Village of Care and Rowethorpe and I am lifted up again. Those people remind me why I got into politics. They are very good human beings who want to bring about improvement in our society. The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The relationship between the Swan Village of Care and its residents is a matter for them to resolve. Issues have arisen over time. I remember when the Swan Village of Care was going through an important transition period and concerns were raised by some of the residents about the policies being pursued by the board. I met with the board and it indicated what it was doing; it adjusted some of its plans to meet the requirements of the community. So, yes, I have consulted with the board about that. The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The issue of intimidation has been raised. I have heard of these claims and I have raised them with management. Management has indicated that those claims have nothing to do with the intimidation of people as a result of Nyandi, but they involve some internal management issues. Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Ms S.E. Walker interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
The SPEAKER: Member for Nedlands! Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: To summarise, Nyandi will go ahead and it will make an excellent addition to our prison facilities in Western Australia. It will establish a new approach for women prisoners right at the end of their sentences, and we will see a reduction in offending rates as a result. I will continue to talk to Rowethorpe and Swan about these issues so they are properly consulted on any changes that occur. That has already happened in relation to the prison. I congratulate all the residents at Swan and Rowethorpe who have contacted me and have supported my Government’s plans to create that new prison. I say to them through this Parliament that they are the reason I went into politics.
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