❓ Mr. Tinley questions Premier Barnett on the amount of Wheatstone project funds allocated to WA manufacturing, engineering, and steel production. Barnett provides a general commitment to local content but no specific figures, citing the project's recent approval.
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WHEATSTONE LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS PROJECT — LOCAL GOODS AND SERVICES
I refer to the Minister for Commerce’s Wheatstone media release yesterday, which stated that Chevron had estimated that $17 billion would be spent on Australian goods and services. (1) How much of this money will be spent on skilled manufacturing work in Western Australia? (2) How much of this money will be spent on engineering design work in Western Australia? (3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT
I refer to the Minister for Commerce’s Wheatstone media release yesterday, which stated that Chevron had estimated that $17 billion would be spent on Australian goods and services. (1) How much of this money will be spent on skilled manufacturing work in Western Australia? (2) How much of this money will be spent on engineering design work in Western Australia? (3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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(1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(1) How much of this money will be spent on skilled manufacturing work in Western Australia? (2) How much of this money will be spent on engineering design work in Western Australia? (3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(2) How much of this money will be spent on engineering design work in Western Australia? (3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(1) How much of this money will be spent on skilled manufacturing work in Western Australia? (2) How much of this money will be spent on engineering design work in Western Australia? (3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(2) How much of this money will be spent on engineering design work in Western Australia? (3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(3) Can the Premier today tell the house how many tonnes of the fabricated steel required by the Wheatstone project will be produced in Western Australian workshops, given that last week the Premier answered, “As if I would know the answer to that!”? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
(1)–(3) And as if I would—as if I would at this stage. The go-ahead for the project was announced less than 24 hours ago. This project will get, I would think, over 50 per cent local content. Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Ms M.M. Quirk : It was the first line in your press release! The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
The SPEAKER : Member for Girrawheen! Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr F.M. Logan : I hope it’s fabricated steel! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Well, so do I. Indeed, the question from the member for Willagee almost downplayed the sophistication of some of the work that is already being done on, for example, the Gorgon project. I suggest that the member go and have another look at the workshops down in Kwinana. It is not simple work. There is some extremely sophisticated fabrication under way, and that is good. I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
I, with Chevron, will try to not only maximise local content and maximise some of the up-front design work on this project, but also encourage the formation of, if not joint ventures, alliances between Western Australian businesses and the project. That is a far better way to proceed, and that is what we will do. As Wheatstone is onshore, as distinct from Gorgon on Barrow Island, I would expect the opportunities for local businesses, including those in the Onslow and Pilbara area, to be greater than those with Gorgon. We will work closely with them. I understand the point that the member makes—a lot of industry makes that point—but, boy, for industry, including the fabricators and engineering design, what better place is there to be than in Western Australia rather than in any other part of this country, because at least this government is getting these projects going ahead? An amount of $42 billion has been spent on Gorgon and $22.9 billion on Wheatstone, with more to come. Local businesses have the opportunity. Some of them will need to improve their productivity; that is something members opposite as representatives of the labour movement might like to think about, because productivity needs to improve so that local businesses can compete to get more work. Unlike the previous government, which would not even take the phone call on Inpex, and would not even answer the phone — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The approvals process for Wheatstone has been completed, basically, in less than two and a half to three years. That is an extraordinary achievement, and — Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Bit like the Pluto approvals process. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Pluto was a good project. I think a great credit — Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr E.S. Ripper : With an approvals process — Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes, congratulations—pity you did not pick up the phone a bit later and do something! Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr E.S. Ripper : That is rubbish; it is untrue! Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is untrue except that everyone knows about it in Perth. Everyone up and down St Georges Terrace knows that you would not pick up the phone—particularly the fabricators. I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
I understand the sentiment of the member for Willagee, and I assure members that I will work to try to maximise the work. At least in Western Australia we have major projects from which work can be gained. That is not happening elsewhere in the country; it is not happening in Europe or North America.
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