❓ Question regarding funding cuts to Aboriginal family crisis agency and women's refuge, and government action on the Gordon inquiry report. Minister denies funding cuts and defends government's approach.
AnsweredQoN 947Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 May 2002
Member
Portfolio
Community Development, Women’s Interests, Seniors and Youth
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I refer the minister to the interim report of the Gordon inquiry, which found a frightening incidence of abuse in Aboriginal communities. Given the Premier’s commitment that this Government must work together with Aboriginal communities to change the situation, I ask - (1) Why has the minister cut $560 000 from the Manguri Aboriginal family crisis agency’s budget and forced the closure of two highly successful programs? (2) Why is the minister refusing to approve a minor funding increase for the Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge in Broome, the only one of its kind in the town? (3) Why is this Government refusing to act on the interim report of the Gordon inquiry when it has acted on the interim reports of at least three other inquiries? Ms McHALE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(1) Why has the minister cut $560 000 from the Manguri Aboriginal family crisis agency’s budget and forced the closure of two highly successful programs? (2) Why is the minister refusing to approve a minor funding increase for the Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge in Broome, the only one of its kind in the town? (3) Why is this Government refusing to act on the interim report of the Gordon inquiry when it has acted on the interim reports of at least three other inquiries? Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(2) Why is the minister refusing to approve a minor funding increase for the Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge in Broome, the only one of its kind in the town? (3) Why is this Government refusing to act on the interim report of the Gordon inquiry when it has acted on the interim reports of at least three other inquiries? Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(3) Why is this Government refusing to act on the interim report of the Gordon inquiry when it has acted on the interim reports of at least three other inquiries? Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(1) Why has the minister cut $560 000 from the Manguri Aboriginal family crisis agency’s budget and forced the closure of two highly successful programs? (2) Why is the minister refusing to approve a minor funding increase for the Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge in Broome, the only one of its kind in the town? (3) Why is this Government refusing to act on the interim report of the Gordon inquiry when it has acted on the interim reports of at least three other inquiries? Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(2) Why is the minister refusing to approve a minor funding increase for the Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge in Broome, the only one of its kind in the town? (3) Why is this Government refusing to act on the interim report of the Gordon inquiry when it has acted on the interim reports of at least three other inquiries? Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(3) Why is this Government refusing to act on the interim report of the Gordon inquiry when it has acted on the interim reports of at least three other inquiries? Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(1) Unfortunately the member has the first part of her question entirely wrong. If she can indicate one skerrick or one shred of evidence to justify her question, I will give it the seriousness that it ought to deserve. Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Mr Barnett: Why don’t you answer it? Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: I will answer it. In our view, this is one of the most serious social problems that is faced by the Western Australian community; this is one of the most serious social issues that this Government has to address. This issue will be addressed in a most considered and thoughtful process. This Government will work with Aboriginal communities. The member has the first part of the question very, very wrong. If she were serious about this issue, she would have done a bit of research. The member does not have any idea what is happening. I have not cut one cent - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: I have not cut one cent from the budget for Manguri. It has taken quite a while to reach the decision to close Manguri. The previous Government would have been aware of this issue, and perhaps ought to have looked at Manguri more carefully. Manguri has a long history of concerns and, if the member is remotely interested, I am happy to provide her with a briefing; but not one cent has been cut from the budget. Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms Sue Walker: What about what was said in The West Australian ? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
The SPEAKER: Members! Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: The member, to cover her embarrassment, should talk to people who know. Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms Sue Walker: Here is the article! Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
Ms McHALE: I have read the paper. The newspaper did not refer to cuts. The headline did, but the article states that the service has closed because of concerns. It also says that the money will be reallocated to Aboriginal services, and that is my commitment. Not one cent has been cut from the budget. The member is wrong, and she knows it; she ought to be embarrassed and ashamed. (2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(2) I have already dealt with the issue concerning the Aboriginal women’s refuge in Broome, and have indicated the strategy that we will be adopting. (3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
(3) The member should be ashamed of getting the question so completely wrong; she is an embarrassment to the Opposition. The Premier has indicated the Government’s position on the interim report: we will await the final report due at the end of June. We will consider that report when we know the full and final extent of the inquiry by the Gordon committee. A good Government should not pre-empt the final report of the committee; we will await the final report. Frankly, this question shows that this member, and many like her, do not do even the basic research.
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