❓ Premier Gallop affirms Labor's commitment to electricity reform, highlighting transparency, accountability, and competitive pricing. He addresses concerns about Brian Burke's influence and defends government processes.
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Does the Labor Government still support electricity reform? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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The Labor Government remains strongly committed to the reform of the electricity system. The disaggregation of Western Power is very important for the future of Western Australia. Unfortunately, that view is not shared by the Liberal Party and other parties in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. The reasons we still support electricity reform are clear: first, we need proper transparency and accountability in the way in which electricity is generated, transmitted and retailed; what is more, we need proper accountability in rural and regional areas. Secondly, Western Australia has high electricity prices, which is a disincentive to investment in our State. We intend to get that competitive pressure into the system to make sure that is the case. There has also been some very interesting media comment on these issues. I refer to the editorial in today’s edition of The Australian newspaper, which states - THE fact the Liberal Opposition in Western Australia is opposing reform of the state’s electricity utility, Western Power, is an example of political opportunism. But the fact that Western Power appears to have diverted taxpayers’ money to fund a campaign against reform is worse. It is scandalous, and has been referred to corruption investigators. I agree with the comments of The Australian newspaper. This is important for the future of Western Australia. There has also been some media comment today about the role that Brian Burke may be playing in the Australian Labor Party. My Government has never sought the services of Mr Burke on any of the issues. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: The Labor Government remains strongly committed to the reform of the electricity system. The disaggregation of Western Power is very important for the future of Western Australia. Unfortunately, that view is not shared by the Liberal Party and other parties in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. The reasons we still support electricity reform are clear: first, we need proper transparency and accountability in the way in which electricity is generated, transmitted and retailed; what is more, we need proper accountability in rural and regional areas. Secondly, Western Australia has high electricity prices, which is a disincentive to investment in our State. We intend to get that competitive pressure into the system to make sure that is the case. There has also been some very interesting media comment on these issues. I refer to the editorial in today’s edition of The Australian newspaper, which states - THE fact the Liberal Opposition in Western Australia is opposing reform of the state’s electricity utility, Western Power, is an example of political opportunism. But the fact that Western Power appears to have diverted taxpayers’ money to fund a campaign against reform is worse. It is scandalous, and has been referred to corruption investigators. I agree with the comments of The Australian newspaper. This is important for the future of Western Australia. There has also been some media comment today about the role that Brian Burke may be playing in the Australian Labor Party. My Government has never sought the services of Mr Burke on any of the issues. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
The Labor Government remains strongly committed to the reform of the electricity system. The disaggregation of Western Power is very important for the future of Western Australia. Unfortunately, that view is not shared by the Liberal Party and other parties in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. The reasons we still support electricity reform are clear: first, we need proper transparency and accountability in the way in which electricity is generated, transmitted and retailed; what is more, we need proper accountability in rural and regional areas. Secondly, Western Australia has high electricity prices, which is a disincentive to investment in our State. We intend to get that competitive pressure into the system to make sure that is the case. There has also been some very interesting media comment on these issues. I refer to the editorial in today’s edition of The Australian newspaper, which states - THE fact the Liberal Opposition in Western Australia is opposing reform of the state’s electricity utility, Western Power, is an example of political opportunism. But the fact that Western Power appears to have diverted taxpayers’ money to fund a campaign against reform is worse. It is scandalous, and has been referred to corruption investigators. I agree with the comments of The Australian newspaper. This is important for the future of Western Australia. There has also been some media comment today about the role that Brian Burke may be playing in the Australian Labor Party. My Government has never sought the services of Mr Burke on any of the issues. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
There has also been some media comment today about the role that Brian Burke may be playing in the Australian Labor Party. My Government has never sought the services of Mr Burke on any of the issues. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: The Labor Government remains strongly committed to the reform of the electricity system. The disaggregation of Western Power is very important for the future of Western Australia. Unfortunately, that view is not shared by the Liberal Party and other parties in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. The reasons we still support electricity reform are clear: first, we need proper transparency and accountability in the way in which electricity is generated, transmitted and retailed; what is more, we need proper accountability in rural and regional areas. Secondly, Western Australia has high electricity prices, which is a disincentive to investment in our State. We intend to get that competitive pressure into the system to make sure that is the case. There has also been some very interesting media comment on these issues. I refer to the editorial in today’s edition of The Australian newspaper, which states - THE fact the Liberal Opposition in Western Australia is opposing reform of the state’s electricity utility, Western Power, is an example of political opportunism. But the fact that Western Power appears to have diverted taxpayers’ money to fund a campaign against reform is worse. It is scandalous, and has been referred to corruption investigators. I agree with the comments of The Australian newspaper. This is important for the future of Western Australia. There has also been some media comment today about the role that Brian Burke may be playing in the Australian Labor Party. My Government has never sought the services of Mr Burke on any of the issues. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
The Labor Government remains strongly committed to the reform of the electricity system. The disaggregation of Western Power is very important for the future of Western Australia. Unfortunately, that view is not shared by the Liberal Party and other parties in the Legislative Council of Western Australia. The reasons we still support electricity reform are clear: first, we need proper transparency and accountability in the way in which electricity is generated, transmitted and retailed; what is more, we need proper accountability in rural and regional areas. Secondly, Western Australia has high electricity prices, which is a disincentive to investment in our State. We intend to get that competitive pressure into the system to make sure that is the case. There has also been some very interesting media comment on these issues. I refer to the editorial in today’s edition of The Australian newspaper, which states - THE fact the Liberal Opposition in Western Australia is opposing reform of the state’s electricity utility, Western Power, is an example of political opportunism. But the fact that Western Power appears to have diverted taxpayers’ money to fund a campaign against reform is worse. It is scandalous, and has been referred to corruption investigators. I agree with the comments of The Australian newspaper. This is important for the future of Western Australia. There has also been some media comment today about the role that Brian Burke may be playing in the Australian Labor Party. My Government has never sought the services of Mr Burke on any of the issues. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
There has also been some media comment today about the role that Brian Burke may be playing in the Australian Labor Party. My Government has never sought the services of Mr Burke on any of the issues. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We do not seek his advice and we do not need his advice. Secondly, some unsolicited phone calls have been made to the chief of staff of the Minister for Energy and Treasurer, Mr Mike Megaw. Some of those unsolicited phone calls have led to conversations. However, none of those conversations have had any affect on the processes and policies of my Government. Indeed, I have counselled Mr Megaw about this, given my clear objective of not allowing the good work of my Government to be distracted by these matters. We are committed to due process in government. We carry out our government according to those processes. I do not want my Government to be distracted from its good work by these controversial issues, which have no bearing on what it is doing. I have made that clear to Mr Megaw. He understands that very clearly. In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
In answer to the question, yes, Labor remains committed to electricity reform in Western Australia. I can say to the people of Western Australia that my Government works according to due process and proper practice. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
The SPEAKER: I call to order the member for Darling Range and the member for Warren-Blackwood.
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