❓ Question regarding government actions to improve community safety in Kalgoorlie. The Minister details crime statistics improvements, funding for a new fire station and CCTV cameras, while also making personal attacks on the member for Kalgoorlie.
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Will the minister advise what the government is doing to improve community safety and security in Kalgoorlie? Mrs M.H. ROBERTS
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I thank the member for the question. Of course, last week the member for Kalgoorlie was overseas when I tabled the March quarterly crime statistics. There is really good news on that front. I am pleased to advise the house that, thanks to our government’s massive budget increase and initiatives, such as the 44-hour week, and some excellent local police work, crime is down significantly in the goldfields-Esperance district. For the nine months ending 31 March this year compared with the same period in the previous year, total offences were down by 10.6 per cent. Home burglary was down by more than 40 per cent. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I thank the member for the question. Of course, last week the member for Kalgoorlie was overseas when I tabled the March quarterly crime statistics. There is really good news on that front. I am pleased to advise the house that, thanks to our government’s massive budget increase and initiatives, such as the 44-hour week, and some excellent local police work, crime is down significantly in the goldfields-Esperance district. For the nine months ending 31 March this year compared with the same period in the previous year, total offences were down by 10.6 per cent. Home burglary was down by more than 40 per cent. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
I thank the member for the question. Of course, last week the member for Kalgoorlie was overseas when I tabled the March quarterly crime statistics. There is really good news on that front. I am pleased to advise the house that, thanks to our government’s massive budget increase and initiatives, such as the 44-hour week, and some excellent local police work, crime is down significantly in the goldfields-Esperance district. For the nine months ending 31 March this year compared with the same period in the previous year, total offences were down by 10.6 per cent. Home burglary was down by more than 40 per cent. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I thank the member for the question. Of course, last week the member for Kalgoorlie was overseas when I tabled the March quarterly crime statistics. There is really good news on that front. I am pleased to advise the house that, thanks to our government’s massive budget increase and initiatives, such as the 44-hour week, and some excellent local police work, crime is down significantly in the goldfields-Esperance district. For the nine months ending 31 March this year compared with the same period in the previous year, total offences were down by 10.6 per cent. Home burglary was down by more than 40 per cent. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
I thank the member for the question. Of course, last week the member for Kalgoorlie was overseas when I tabled the March quarterly crime statistics. There is really good news on that front. I am pleased to advise the house that, thanks to our government’s massive budget increase and initiatives, such as the 44-hour week, and some excellent local police work, crime is down significantly in the goldfields-Esperance district. For the nine months ending 31 March this year compared with the same period in the previous year, total offences were down by 10.6 per cent. Home burglary was down by more than 40 per cent. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Crime overall has gone down by 10.6 per cent. That is the trend. Home burglaries are down by more than 40 per cent, and car thefts are down by 25 per cent. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The member for Kalgoorlie may want to criticise the local police. However, I am saying that they are doing a good job. For example, the clearance rates have improved by some 4.4 per cent. That must be good news. I suggest that members opposite listen to this. I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
I know that the member for Kalgoorlie will be absolutely delighted because tomorrow I am going to Kalgoorlie to open the brand new, state-of-the-art fire station, valued at $1.85 million, which has been funded out of the emergency services levy. I will also contribute, on behalf of the government, nearly $95 000 to the government’s partnership with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Some $82 500 of that will go towards eight closed circuit cameras and security lighting. Three of those cameras will be installed in Burt Street, Boulder, and the other five cameras will be installed in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Of course, we do not expect to capture the member for Kalgoorlie on the cameras, because he will be too busy scouring the streets of Cottesloe and Floreat looking for a new place to call home or trying to introduce himself to the local Catholic parish priest. I know that some people opposite do not think he will introduce himself to the local Catholic priest after his comments yesterday. However, in February the Leader of the Opposition told the Australian Christian Lobby in Kalgoorlie that he was in fact a Catholic. In fact, the Kalgoorlie Miner of 16 February states - Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : The point of order is very simple. This diatribe from the minister has absolutely nothing to do with the question that was asked of her. It is not relevant, and it contravenes standing orders as such. The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : Members may not like the way in which the minister is answering the question. However, I think she is answering the question asked by the member for Central Kimberley-Pilbara at this stage. I call the Deputy Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time, and I call the member for Peel to order for the first time. Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : The Kalgoorlie Miner states - A born politician and extremely slick in his approach, Birney had the crowd eating out of his hand when he opened his speech with “I do feel quite comfortable among this crowd because I’m a Catholic and the Liberals best represent the views of Catholics”. Point of Order Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : This is the second time in two days that this minister has attempted, in the most grubbiest of manners, to mix religion and politics. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Leschenault to order for the first time. It is not appropriate to try to break up a speech by using points of order that are not points of order Questions without Notice Resumed Mrs M.H. ROBERTS : Only one question remains: is the dope a Catholic?
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