❓ Question regarding the removal of Multanova speed cameras for daylight saving adjustments and the Minister's response addressing calibration, public safety concerns, and criticism of the Leader of the Opposition's comments on the matter.
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MULTANOVAS — ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING
Can the minister please explain why the state’s Multanova speed cameras were required to be taken off the state’s roads for adjustment at the end of the daylight saving period? Mr J.C. KOBELKE
Can the minister please explain why the state’s Multanova speed cameras were required to be taken off the state’s roads for adjustment at the end of the daylight saving period? Mr J.C. KOBELKE
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I thank the member for her question. Multanova speed cameras are one important tool that the police use as part of their speed enforcement on our roads. Of course, speed enforcement is a very important component of our road safety campaigning, and the police are doing a fantastic job. However, it did cause some concern that with the finish of the daylight saving period, all the Multanova cameras were required to be removed and connected to the computer as part of the change of time and standardisation process. I understand that process needs to take place. That potentially could have been done in a different way if it had not also included the calibration. Clearly, the public wants to be guaranteed that when a speed camera registers a particular speed, that speed is accurate. Therefore, although at the next change we will look at whether there may be other ways in which the standardisation can take place, there will still be a need to connect the cameras to the central computer; and the calibration can perhaps be done partly at that time and partly at another time. The speed enforcement campaign really does rely on the public obeying the law, and that percentage of people who inadvertently or deliberately exceed the speed limit need to be placed under the apprehension that they may be caught through either a Multanova speed camera, a police officer on the side of the road, or the other means that we use. The issue then is really one of making sure that we educate the community. The actual notification of where the cameras are located is one of those education programs. However, the apprehension that if people speed, they may be caught is a very important element of our road safety program. Therefore, I was somewhat disturbed that the Sunday Times and the Leader of the Opposition were indicating to the public that the Multanova cameras were not available. That clearly created the perception in the minds of some people that they could speed and get away with it and thereby add to the carnage on our roads that is caused by people who are driving faster than they should be driving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question. Multanova speed cameras are one important tool that the police use as part of their speed enforcement on our roads. Of course, speed enforcement is a very important component of our road safety campaigning, and the police are doing a fantastic job. However, it did cause some concern that with the finish of the daylight saving period, all the Multanova cameras were required to be removed and connected to the computer as part of the change of time and standardisation process. I understand that process needs to take place. That potentially could have been done in a different way if it had not also included the calibration. Clearly, the public wants to be guaranteed that when a speed camera registers a particular speed, that speed is accurate. Therefore, although at the next change we will look at whether there may be other ways in which the standardisation can take place, there will still be a need to connect the cameras to the central computer; and the calibration can perhaps be done partly at that time and partly at another time. The speed enforcement campaign really does rely on the public obeying the law, and that percentage of people who inadvertently or deliberately exceed the speed limit need to be placed under the apprehension that they may be caught through either a Multanova speed camera, a police officer on the side of the road, or the other means that we use. The issue then is really one of making sure that we educate the community. The actual notification of where the cameras are located is one of those education programs. However, the apprehension that if people speed, they may be caught is a very important element of our road safety program. Therefore, I was somewhat disturbed that the Sunday Times and the Leader of the Opposition were indicating to the public that the Multanova cameras were not available. That clearly created the perception in the minds of some people that they could speed and get away with it and thereby add to the carnage on our roads that is caused by people who are driving faster than they should be driving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
I thank the member for her question. Multanova speed cameras are one important tool that the police use as part of their speed enforcement on our roads. Of course, speed enforcement is a very important component of our road safety campaigning, and the police are doing a fantastic job. However, it did cause some concern that with the finish of the daylight saving period, all the Multanova cameras were required to be removed and connected to the computer as part of the change of time and standardisation process. I understand that process needs to take place. That potentially could have been done in a different way if it had not also included the calibration. Clearly, the public wants to be guaranteed that when a speed camera registers a particular speed, that speed is accurate. Therefore, although at the next change we will look at whether there may be other ways in which the standardisation can take place, there will still be a need to connect the cameras to the central computer; and the calibration can perhaps be done partly at that time and partly at another time. The speed enforcement campaign really does rely on the public obeying the law, and that percentage of people who inadvertently or deliberately exceed the speed limit need to be placed under the apprehension that they may be caught through either a Multanova speed camera, a police officer on the side of the road, or the other means that we use. The issue then is really one of making sure that we educate the community. The actual notification of where the cameras are located is one of those education programs. However, the apprehension that if people speed, they may be caught is a very important element of our road safety program. Therefore, I was somewhat disturbed that the Sunday Times and the Leader of the Opposition were indicating to the public that the Multanova cameras were not available. That clearly created the perception in the minds of some people that they could speed and get away with it and thereby add to the carnage on our roads that is caused by people who are driving faster than they should be driving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for her question. Multanova speed cameras are one important tool that the police use as part of their speed enforcement on our roads. Of course, speed enforcement is a very important component of our road safety campaigning, and the police are doing a fantastic job. However, it did cause some concern that with the finish of the daylight saving period, all the Multanova cameras were required to be removed and connected to the computer as part of the change of time and standardisation process. I understand that process needs to take place. That potentially could have been done in a different way if it had not also included the calibration. Clearly, the public wants to be guaranteed that when a speed camera registers a particular speed, that speed is accurate. Therefore, although at the next change we will look at whether there may be other ways in which the standardisation can take place, there will still be a need to connect the cameras to the central computer; and the calibration can perhaps be done partly at that time and partly at another time. The speed enforcement campaign really does rely on the public obeying the law, and that percentage of people who inadvertently or deliberately exceed the speed limit need to be placed under the apprehension that they may be caught through either a Multanova speed camera, a police officer on the side of the road, or the other means that we use. The issue then is really one of making sure that we educate the community. The actual notification of where the cameras are located is one of those education programs. However, the apprehension that if people speed, they may be caught is a very important element of our road safety program. Therefore, I was somewhat disturbed that the Sunday Times and the Leader of the Opposition were indicating to the public that the Multanova cameras were not available. That clearly created the perception in the minds of some people that they could speed and get away with it and thereby add to the carnage on our roads that is caused by people who are driving faster than they should be driving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
I thank the member for her question. Multanova speed cameras are one important tool that the police use as part of their speed enforcement on our roads. Of course, speed enforcement is a very important component of our road safety campaigning, and the police are doing a fantastic job. However, it did cause some concern that with the finish of the daylight saving period, all the Multanova cameras were required to be removed and connected to the computer as part of the change of time and standardisation process. I understand that process needs to take place. That potentially could have been done in a different way if it had not also included the calibration. Clearly, the public wants to be guaranteed that when a speed camera registers a particular speed, that speed is accurate. Therefore, although at the next change we will look at whether there may be other ways in which the standardisation can take place, there will still be a need to connect the cameras to the central computer; and the calibration can perhaps be done partly at that time and partly at another time. The speed enforcement campaign really does rely on the public obeying the law, and that percentage of people who inadvertently or deliberately exceed the speed limit need to be placed under the apprehension that they may be caught through either a Multanova speed camera, a police officer on the side of the road, or the other means that we use. The issue then is really one of making sure that we educate the community. The actual notification of where the cameras are located is one of those education programs. However, the apprehension that if people speed, they may be caught is a very important element of our road safety program. Therefore, I was somewhat disturbed that the Sunday Times and the Leader of the Opposition were indicating to the public that the Multanova cameras were not available. That clearly created the perception in the minds of some people that they could speed and get away with it and thereby add to the carnage on our roads that is caused by people who are driving faster than they should be driving. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : As the Premier has said, the Leader of the Opposition has a bit of a behaviour problem. He cannot just sit and listen. He has to interject. I can understand that in this case he was perhaps provoked a bit, because the Leader of the Opposition, in making statements at the weekend to draw people’s attention to the fact that the Multanovas were out of action, was undermining the speed enforcement program and therefore the safety of our roads. Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr T. Buswell : You could have used an alternate process, and you know it. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : They all had to be taken away at the one time. That is what is required. Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr T. Buswell : You have just admitted that that is not the case. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Then why did the Leader of the Opposition not wait until after the period to raise the issue? Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr T. Buswell : Because the police department raised it on the day when they confirmed it with the newspaper. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition likes to take cheap shots or do what may seem to be a fun thing to do at the time. However, the Leader of the Opposition may like to realise that a fun thing to do at the time may have consequences that impact on people’s lives. People may be killed, injured or affected in a range of ways, just because the Leader of the Opposition thinks it is a fun thing to do to get on television and have a bit of a go, not thinking of any of the consequences. Well, Leader of the Opposition, I think the public will judge that sort of behaviour as totally irresponsible. If the Leader of the Opposition was worried about the police procedures, he could have come into this place in the following few days after the cameras were back in place and drawn attention to his concerns. However, the Leader of the Opposition did not do that. The Leader of the Opposition, who likes to have a bit of a go, a bit of fun with people, simply went out and, true to form, did the irresponsible thing. He made sure that people were aware that they would not be caught, and he encouraged them to speed inadvertently by doing that. That was a totally irresponsible thing to do. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services can make his claim, but to imply—in fact, to say—that the Leader of the Opposition encouraged people to speed is totally inaccurate and impugns his reputation, and I ask him to withdraw. There is no truth to that at all. The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
The SPEAKER : Order! Once again, I think the member for Cottesloe is using a point of order to progress a debate that he wishes to have. The Minister for Police’s opinion about what the Leader of the Opposition may have done through his actions is his view. I do not think that impugns the Leader of the Opposition’s character in any way. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In drawing my answer to a conclusion, I would like to inform the house that the police actually stopped 831 people on the weekend for issues relating to speeding. While the Multanovas were out of action, the police were out on the roads with their speed cameras. The police are doing their job to enforce the rules of the road and make sure the roads are safe. It is a pity the Leader of the Opposition cannot be a bit more responsible and assist our police instead of trying to undermine the fantastic job they are doing.
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