❓ A parliamentary question regarding the employment contract of Western Power's managing director is met with a delayed response due to the relevant minister's illness, prompting a debate on electricity reform.
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Some notice of this question has been given. Dr G.I. Gallop interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY: An hour’s notice, at least, and this is hardly a new issue. It has been around for a week or two, at least. I refer the Premier to the employment contract of the new managing director of Western Power. (1) Will the Premier inform the House the total annual cost of the managing director’s annual employment package, including salary and any other benefits? (2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. Gallop interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY: An hour’s notice, at least, and this is hardly a new issue. It has been around for a week or two, at least. I refer the Premier to the employment contract of the new managing director of Western Power. (1) Will the Premier inform the House the total annual cost of the managing director’s annual employment package, including salary and any other benefits? (2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY: An hour’s notice, at least, and this is hardly a new issue. It has been around for a week or two, at least. I refer the Premier to the employment contract of the new managing director of Western Power. (1) Will the Premier inform the House the total annual cost of the managing director’s annual employment package, including salary and any other benefits? (2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(1) Will the Premier inform the House the total annual cost of the managing director’s annual employment package, including salary and any other benefits? (2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
. . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. Gallop interjected. Mr J.H.D. DAY: An hour’s notice, at least, and this is hardly a new issue. It has been around for a week or two, at least. I refer the Premier to the employment contract of the new managing director of Western Power. (1) Will the Premier inform the House the total annual cost of the managing director’s annual employment package, including salary and any other benefits? (2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr J.H.D. DAY: An hour’s notice, at least, and this is hardly a new issue. It has been around for a week or two, at least. I refer the Premier to the employment contract of the new managing director of Western Power. (1) Will the Premier inform the House the total annual cost of the managing director’s annual employment package, including salary and any other benefits? (2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(1) Will the Premier inform the House the total annual cost of the managing director’s annual employment package, including salary and any other benefits? (2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(2) Will the Premier inform the House on what basis the managing director will receive any bonus payment, and the total value of that bonus? (3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(3) Will the Premier table the employment contract, including any other relevant documents of the managing director of Western Power as he promised yesterday on Radio 6PR? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
(1)-(3) As I have stated previously, I have asked the relevant minister, the Minister for Energy and Deputy Premier, to deal with the issues relating to the contract details of the managing director of Western Power. Unfortunately the minister is ill. We hope he will be back in Parliament tomorrow and he will table all of the relevant information that is available at the first opportunity. Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Why can’t you do it? You made a commitment on radio. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The commitment will be fulfilled. The Minister for Energy is very keen to respond to this issue, and he will. I will take this opportunity to say something about electricity reform. A campaign against electricity reform in Western Australia is currently being conducted by the Opposition. The campaign is being led by the Leader of the Opposition and by the shadow Minister for Energy. The Government of Western Australia is committed to this program of reform; it is very important for the future of Western Australia. To illustrate its importance, I will read a couple of articles quoting significant figures in Western Australia today. The first quote is from The South Western Times on 4 September 2003, and it states - KEMERTON-based high grade silicon manufacturer Simcoa would have expanded years ago had the energy market been deregulated . . . Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: The question related to the employment contract of the Managing Director of Western Power. The Premier has refused to table that information. This is not a debate on electricity reform. If the Premier wants a debate on that matter, the Opposition will be happy to give it to him. He is completely avoiding the question. The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: The Premier is answering the question the best he can. The Opposition chose to ask the Premier the question in the absence of the Minister for Energy. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The article in the South Western Times notes the comments of the Simcoa representative about the electricity deregulation legislation - . . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
. . . Mr Brosnan said it would be a disaster for the people of WA if it was rejected by the Upper House. His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
His comment was made in September 2003. The Chief Executive Officer of AlintaGas said on 25 November last year - The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The Government’s commitment to reform is an important factor in providing AlintaGas with the confidence to undertake a project with Alcoa to jointly develop up to 10 energy efficient cogeneration power plants at Alcoa’s alumina refineries in WA. Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Peter Lalor, the former President of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, stated - The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The Government’s electricity plan is a practical, low risk approach to reform with wide ranging benefits. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lyndon Rowe, stated - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order! I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Rowe stated - The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The decision . . . to restructure Western Power and to open up the electricity market to competition is an important step forward for the State that will benefit all Western Australians. WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
WA’s ability to sustain jobs and to attract investment will be enhanced by the changes the Government has approved. One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
One of the most interesting quotes is as follows; listen to this, members - I am prepared to support the disaggregation of Western Power . . . If we fail to do it, we fail not only ourselves but also the people of Western Australia, because currently we have an inefficient electricity system . . . That was said by Hon George Cash in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. Point of Order Mr J.H.D. DAY: I remind you, Mr Speaker, that the question was about the employment arrangements of the Managing Director of Western Power. I raised this as a point of order three or four minutes ago. The Premier was given that time to go off on a completely different course and make a speech about electricity reform. I suggest it is time for you to pull him into line and that he be required to answer the question or be sat down. The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: That was exactly the same point of order the member raised a short time ago. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Opposition, led by its leader and the shadow Minister for Energy, has set itself on a course - that is, to oppose the most important reform needed to be made in Western Australia today to sustain future jobs and opportunities. What else? In the process, the Opposition has decided to play the man, not the ball. I am hopeful that the Minister for Energy will be in Parliament tomorrow. He will be fully accountable to the people of Western Australia about how money is being spent in Western Australia.
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