❓ Hon. Donna Faragher answers a question about youth events in July, highlighting the YMCA Youth Parliament and the WA Youth Awards, while also engaging in political sparring with the opposition.
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YOUTH EVENTS — JULY
Will the minister advise the house what significant youth events will be taking place during July to showcase the talents of young Western Australians? Hon Sue Ellery : Will the minister make a brief ministerial statement instead? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
Will the minister advise the house what significant youth events will be taking place during July to showcase the talents of young Western Australians? Hon Sue Ellery : Will the minister make a brief ministerial statement instead? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for her question. I heard the interjection from the Leader of the Opposition. I would have thought that she would take a great deal of interest in what youth events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Sue Ellery : Will the minister make a brief ministerial statement instead? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for her question. I heard the interjection from the Leader of the Opposition. I would have thought that she would take a great deal of interest in what youth events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for her question. I heard the interjection from the Leader of the Opposition. I would have thought that she would take a great deal of interest in what youth events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
I thank the member for her question. I heard the interjection from the Leader of the Opposition. I would have thought that she would take a great deal of interest in what youth events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Sue Ellery : Will the minister make a brief ministerial statement instead? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for her question. I heard the interjection from the Leader of the Opposition. I would have thought that she would take a great deal of interest in what youth events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for her question. I heard the interjection from the Leader of the Opposition. I would have thought that she would take a great deal of interest in what youth events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
I thank the member for her question. I heard the interjection from the Leader of the Opposition. I would have thought that she would take a great deal of interest in what youth events are happening over the next couple of weeks. Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Sue Ellery : Of course I do. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Good; then she will enjoy listening to my answer. I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
I acknowledge Hon Liz Behjat’s very strong support for young Western Australians, particularly those living in the North Metropolitan Region. I advise the house that over the next couple of weeks we will see two very significant youth events. The first is the YMCA Youth Parliament. That is a fantastic program that has been operating for a number of years. It will be taking place in state Parliament next week. This program, which the state government has funded this year, allows many young Western Australians the opportunity to develop and debate policy and to learn all about the workings of Parliament and government. I will be attending and speaking at the closing ceremony. I know that a number of members on both sides of the house—I see Hon Sue Ellery nodding, so she will obviously be attending throughout the week—will be acting as both Speaker and/or President throughout the week. I know that Hon Liz Behjat will also participate. The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
The second event, which is a very important event, will be held on 16 July. Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Alison Xamon : So will they. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Everyone is saying yes. That is wonderful. That is good. On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
On 16 July the WA Youth Awards will be held, which is a fantastic initiative that commenced under the Court Liberal government. These awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by young Western Australians across a number of areas such as leadership, community work, sport and recreation, arts and the like. For the first time, and at my request, we have a new category of award—namely, the Youth Worker of the Year award. I am of the view, as Minister for Youth—as, I am quite sure, is everyone across this house — Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Come on—hurry it up! Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Oh, is Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich not interested? Actually Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would not be interested because when she was youth minister, she did absolutely nothing! Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich : Hurry it up! We’re running out of time. If you want to make a ministerial statement, do it after! The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
The PRESIDENT : Order! I made a careful note of the time that this answer began so that I could make some observations about whether it became a statement rather than an answer to a question. The more interjections that the minister gets, the longer it will take her to answer the question. Let us hear the answer—I am sure it will be concise from here on—and then we will move on to other questions. Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER : Yes, I am always concise; it is just unfortunate that Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich does not like me talking about this because she did nothing as youth minister. Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
Having said that, we will actually, for the first time, be acknowledging youth workers across this state, and I think—I would have thought Hon Ljiljanna Ravlich would have also thought this—that it is very important that we recognise the very valuable contributions that youth workers make to many, many young Western Australians. They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
They are the two events, and they complement very much the work done by this government to help young Western Australians.
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