❓ Mr. Buswell questions Premier Carpenter about a report recommending a GST increase. Carpenter denies supporting an increase and defends commissioning the report for broad advice, not predetermined outcomes.
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GOODS AND SERVICES TAX - REPORT RECOMMENDING INCREASE
I refer to revelations that Labor state premiers have commissioned a report that recommends an increase in the rate of the goods and services tax. (1) What role did the Premier play in the commissioning of this report? (2) Does the Premier support an increase in the rate of GST above the current 10 per cent? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
I refer to revelations that Labor state premiers have commissioned a report that recommends an increase in the rate of the goods and services tax. (1) What role did the Premier play in the commissioning of this report? (2) Does the Premier support an increase in the rate of GST above the current 10 per cent? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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(1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
(1) What role did the Premier play in the commissioning of this report? (2) Does the Premier support an increase in the rate of GST above the current 10 per cent? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
(2) Does the Premier support an increase in the rate of GST above the current 10 per cent? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
(1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
(1) What role did the Premier play in the commissioning of this report? (2) Does the Premier support an increase in the rate of GST above the current 10 per cent? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
(2) Does the Premier support an increase in the rate of GST above the current 10 per cent? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
(1)-(2) I thank the member for the question. I am reminded of a video of my now 14-year-old daughter taken when she was about 18 months old. On the video I asked her a question and she replied, “Now let’s think about that.” Do I support an increase in the GST? Let me think about that. I do not think I do. Does the member for Vasse support an increase in the GST? Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr T. Buswell : No. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We agree on something. Nor do I. Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr T. Buswell : Why did you commission the report? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : When we commission a report on this side of the Parliament we do not necessarily tell the person who is writing the report exactly what we want him to report. Is that what the opposition does? When it commissions a report, does it say, “By the way, we’re commissioning a report on the taxation regimes as they apply in Australia? We want you to find that we should increase the GST.” Is that how the opposition operates? Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr T. Buswell : You and your mates and Kevin Rudd have been caught out. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : We have been found out commissioning a report! As I recall, we announced the fact that we commissioned a report. The member for Vasse’s approach reminds me of a quote. I do not remember which prominent Liberal described members of his own side as small-time crooks and non-achievers. Who on that side of the Parliament described his colleagues as small-time crooks and non-achievers? Which of those two categories does the member for Vasse fit? The leaders in the council of federation are looking at ways of improving the way government does its business in Australia. As part of that, a variety of reports will be commissioned to provide advice. Occasionally, there might be some controversial recommendations in that advice. That does not necessarily mean that we will blindly adopt those recommendations. We will look at the advice that comes forward, look at the research and make a decision. It is a bit like the question I was asked: do I support uranium mining? The reason I asked the member for Vasse those questions is that the nature of the question I get from members opposite comes from people who support uranium mining. No, I will not allow uranium mining in WA whilst I am the Premier and have the power not to. I do not think I could describe the member for Vasse as an underachiever; I would describe him as an overachiever. No, I do not support an increase in the GST.
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