❓ Question regarding the projected costs and state's financial commitment to road and rail access for the James Point port development, with the Minister deferring a direct answer pending a report.
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JAMES POINT PORT
I direct this question to the Minister for Planning, but I need to explain why I am directing this to the minister. I gave notice of this question to the Premier, but the Premier, in an unprecedented move, refused to answer the question, stating that it did not come within his portfolio. The Premier’s office then directed me to address this question to the Minister for Planning. The question has been directed to the Minister for Planning at the request of the Premier. I refer to the James Point Pty Ltd operating agreement entered into in 2000, specifically the provision that requires that the state build road and rail access for the proposed private port, and to the negotiations currently underway with James Point Pty Ltd. (1) What is the projected cost of delivering road and rail access for stage 1? (2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY
I direct this question to the Minister for Planning, but I need to explain why I am directing this to the minister. I gave notice of this question to the Premier, but the Premier, in an unprecedented move, refused to answer the question, stating that it did not come within his portfolio. The Premier’s office then directed me to address this question to the Minister for Planning. The question has been directed to the Minister for Planning at the request of the Premier. I refer to the James Point Pty Ltd operating agreement entered into in 2000, specifically the provision that requires that the state build road and rail access for the proposed private port, and to the negotiations currently underway with James Point Pty Ltd. (1) What is the projected cost of delivering road and rail access for stage 1? (2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY
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I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
I refer to the James Point Pty Ltd operating agreement entered into in 2000, specifically the provision that requires that the state build road and rail access for the proposed private port, and to the negotiations currently underway with James Point Pty Ltd. (1) What is the projected cost of delivering road and rail access for stage 1? (2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(1) What is the projected cost of delivering road and rail access for stage 1? (2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
I refer to the James Point Pty Ltd operating agreement entered into in 2000, specifically the provision that requires that the state build road and rail access for the proposed private port, and to the negotiations currently underway with James Point Pty Ltd. (1) What is the projected cost of delivering road and rail access for stage 1? (2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(1) What is the projected cost of delivering road and rail access for stage 1? (2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(2) Does the state intend to pay for this infrastructure? (3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(3) What is the estimated cost of meeting the rail and road construction obligations of stage 2? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
I thank the member for notice of the question. My understanding is that it would have been more appropriate for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport to answer the question. However, it is somewhat of a grey area and certainly I am happy to answer the question. (1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
(1)-(3) As the member is aware, the Fremantle port’s optimum planning group, which the Minister for Transport announced in early March, will develop recommendations for the long-term trade needs of Fremantle port and surrounding areas. This group will identify various options, which will then enable the government to provide optimum road and rail transport links to service these facilities. The specific costs involved, including any state contributions, cannot be determined until the group presents its report to the government. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
The SPEAKER : Member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Liberal-National government is getting on with the job after eight years of neglect by Labor. Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Turning to the so-called stage 2 James Point proposal, there is a long way to go before there will be any agreement on that project. The so-called stage 1—or the bulk goods export facility—is close to fruition and a lot more work has been done on that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : There has not been a determination of the costs of providing the appropriate road and rail infrastructure at this stage. Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Will the state be paying? Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I understand that there will be a relatively small cost for the bulk goods export facility proposal. More work must be done. It is important that the planning instruments be put in place for these projects. That is something that was completely frustrated by the Labor government — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : — despite there being a need for expanded export facilities in Western Australia, and despite the agreement reached between the government of the day and James Point Pty Ltd. The previous minister and the previous Labor government, I suspect because of their own prejudices, frustrated this project. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan interjected. The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
The SPEAKER : I am prepared to allow the member for Armadale to ask a supplementary question—in fact I am waiting for that! In the meantime, I call the member for Armadale formally for the second time. The minister has the call. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I suspect that because of the Labor Party’s own prejudices, it did everything it could over seven and a half years of government to frustrate the proposal and the agreement that had been put in place by the government of the day back in 2000. The present government is acting prudently and moving forward, with the appropriate planning instruments being put in place. The detailed costs of any infrastructure necessary will be determined.
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