❓ Mr. Bowler asks the Minister for Education about a memorandum of agreement signed with the Ngaanyatjarra Land Council. The Minister's response focuses on the government's positive relationship with Aboriginal people, contrasting it with the previous government's approach.
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NGAANYATJARRA LAND COUNCIL, MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT 440. Mr BOWLER to the Minister for Education: I was interested to hear of the memorandum of agreement that the minister signed with the Ngaanyatjarra Land Council yesterday. The Ngaanyatjarra lands are above my electorate. They are some of the most remote areas in the State, and the challenges are obvious in delivering appropriate and relevant education services to those areas. Will the minister please inform the House about this agreement? Mr CARPENTER
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I thank the member for that question. I do not know whether I have had the chance to tell the House what a great member is the member for Eyre. However, I will leave that to another time. I do not want to set up a comparison with the rabble and rubble - Barney’s rubble - left on the other side of the House, this detritus of a political party. They are the great divide-and-rule merchants. They are Barney’s rubble. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
NGAANYATJARRA LAND COUNCIL, MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
I was interested to hear of the memorandum of agreement that the minister signed with the Ngaanyatjarra Land Council yesterday. The Ngaanyatjarra lands are above my electorate. They are some of the most remote areas in the State, and the challenges are obvious in delivering appropriate and relevant education services to those areas. Will the minister please inform the House about this agreement? Mr CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for that question. I do not know whether I have had the chance to tell the House what a great member is the member for Eyre. However, I will leave that to another time. I do not want to set up a comparison with the rabble and rubble - Barney’s rubble - left on the other side of the House, this detritus of a political party. They are the great divide-and-rule merchants. They are Barney’s rubble. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for that question. I do not know whether I have had the chance to tell the House what a great member is the member for Eyre. However, I will leave that to another time. I do not want to set up a comparison with the rabble and rubble - Barney’s rubble - left on the other side of the House, this detritus of a political party. They are the great divide-and-rule merchants. They are Barney’s rubble. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
I thank the member for that question. I do not know whether I have had the chance to tell the House what a great member is the member for Eyre. However, I will leave that to another time. I do not want to set up a comparison with the rabble and rubble - Barney’s rubble - left on the other side of the House, this detritus of a political party. They are the great divide-and-rule merchants. They are Barney’s rubble. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
NGAANYATJARRA LAND COUNCIL, MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
I was interested to hear of the memorandum of agreement that the minister signed with the Ngaanyatjarra Land Council yesterday. The Ngaanyatjarra lands are above my electorate. They are some of the most remote areas in the State, and the challenges are obvious in delivering appropriate and relevant education services to those areas. Will the minister please inform the House about this agreement? Mr CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for that question. I do not know whether I have had the chance to tell the House what a great member is the member for Eyre. However, I will leave that to another time. I do not want to set up a comparison with the rabble and rubble - Barney’s rubble - left on the other side of the House, this detritus of a political party. They are the great divide-and-rule merchants. They are Barney’s rubble. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for that question. I do not know whether I have had the chance to tell the House what a great member is the member for Eyre. However, I will leave that to another time. I do not want to set up a comparison with the rabble and rubble - Barney’s rubble - left on the other side of the House, this detritus of a political party. They are the great divide-and-rule merchants. They are Barney’s rubble. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
I thank the member for that question. I do not know whether I have had the chance to tell the House what a great member is the member for Eyre. However, I will leave that to another time. I do not want to set up a comparison with the rabble and rubble - Barney’s rubble - left on the other side of the House, this detritus of a political party. They are the great divide-and-rule merchants. They are Barney’s rubble. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
The SPEAKER: Order! Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER: I would like to address the question, Mr Speaker. I cannot get a word in. They will not listen. Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of being involved in the signing of an important agreement with the Ngaanyatjarra people for an educational facility and resource in their area. I gave a short ministerial statement. However, I take this opportunity to compare the success that this side of the House is having in its relationship with the Aboriginal people of this State with the lack of success and the disgraceful approach of the previous Government. Who could ever forget that the other side of politics took every opportunity to kick the most disadvantaged people in Western Australia for political purposes? It kicked and kicked. Now it must watch a Government do business in the right way. Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Last week, the Government signed a historic agreement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission for a partnership approach to Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. It was a magnificent day for the people of Western Australia, and one of which all Aboriginal people should be proud. It is something for which they have worked for a long time. Yesterday’s agreement was another landmark. This Government has had success on the native title issue beyond any dreams - or should I say fears - that the Liberal Party could have ever imagined. We have already signed the Tjurabalan agreement and are about to sign the Kiwirrkurra agreement. I compliment the Deputy Premier on the fantastic way in which he has approached this issue. The Government has taken a positive approach. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER: Listen to them! Let the Aboriginal people of Western Australia listen to this rubble - Barney’s rubble. The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
The SPEAKER: Members, the trend has been for ever-increasing noise. The simple fact is that interjections are disorderly. Certain amounts of leeway are given to the Leader of the Opposition and the person asking a question. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that some members think it is their right to interject at all times. That is not the case. Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
Mr CARPENTER: I will bring my answer to a close. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being party to the handover of freehold title to the Noonkanbah people. Let us remember the history of Noonkanbah. It was a remarkable privilege to be part of that handover process. This Government has set about establishing a positive partnership relationship with the Aboriginal people of Western Australia. In every field of government activity, the Government is taking a positive approach. It is showing to all people in Western Australia what can be done with goodwill. The Aboriginal people of Western Australia have a remarkable amount of goodwill towards this Government. It is remarkable when one considers the history and the approach of the previous Government. As a reporter, I remember the previous Premier holding up a map of the metropolitan area of Perth, trying to scare the bejesus out of people whose homes he said were about to be snatched by Aboriginal people. That was a disgraceful episode, but it is over. We are at the beginning of a new era in our relationship with Aboriginal people, and I am privileged to be part of it.
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