❓ Premier Gallop outlines legislative actions taken to provide public liability insurance relief, including reforms and lobbying the Commonwealth. He claims success with GIO re-entering the WA market, while facing opposition criticism.
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What action has the Premier taken to ensure that the benefits of the Government’s public liability insurance relief package will be passed on to the public? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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I thank the member for Eyre for the question. I will summarise to the Parliament the action that the Government has taken on this important issue in our community, which, of course, has the potential to undermine what is good about our society; that is, the role of many non-government organisations and small businesses to provide services to the people of Western Australia. Firstly, the Civil Liability Act 2002 was proclaimed, which ensures a fair and predictable system for all. That Act is helping to slow the increase in premiums and improve the availability of insurance. Secondly, we have introduced the Volunteers (Protection from Liability) Act 2002, which protects volunteers who work for incorporated not-for-profit associations from personal civil liability. Thirdly, we have introduced the Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Act 2001, which protects volunteer fire units and marine rescue units and their members from civil liability. Fourthly, we have introduced the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Amendment Act 2002, which, among other things, allows for the establishment of a community insurance fund. The Government has also used its new powers to assist some important non-government organisations to meet their insurance requirements. We are making sure that we deal with this issue. Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I thank the member for Eyre for the question. I will summarise to the Parliament the action that the Government has taken on this important issue in our community, which, of course, has the potential to undermine what is good about our society; that is, the role of many non-government organisations and small businesses to provide services to the people of Western Australia. Firstly, the Civil Liability Act 2002 was proclaimed, which ensures a fair and predictable system for all. That Act is helping to slow the increase in premiums and improve the availability of insurance. Secondly, we have introduced the Volunteers (Protection from Liability) Act 2002, which protects volunteers who work for incorporated not-for-profit associations from personal civil liability. Thirdly, we have introduced the Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Act 2001, which protects volunteer fire units and marine rescue units and their members from civil liability. Fourthly, we have introduced the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Amendment Act 2002, which, among other things, allows for the establishment of a community insurance fund. The Government has also used its new powers to assist some important non-government organisations to meet their insurance requirements. We are making sure that we deal with this issue. Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
I thank the member for Eyre for the question. I will summarise to the Parliament the action that the Government has taken on this important issue in our community, which, of course, has the potential to undermine what is good about our society; that is, the role of many non-government organisations and small businesses to provide services to the people of Western Australia. Firstly, the Civil Liability Act 2002 was proclaimed, which ensures a fair and predictable system for all. That Act is helping to slow the increase in premiums and improve the availability of insurance. Secondly, we have introduced the Volunteers (Protection from Liability) Act 2002, which protects volunteers who work for incorporated not-for-profit associations from personal civil liability. Thirdly, we have introduced the Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Act 2001, which protects volunteer fire units and marine rescue units and their members from civil liability. Fourthly, we have introduced the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Amendment Act 2002, which, among other things, allows for the establishment of a community insurance fund. The Government has also used its new powers to assist some important non-government organisations to meet their insurance requirements. We are making sure that we deal with this issue. Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
I will summarise to the Parliament the action that the Government has taken on this important issue in our community, which, of course, has the potential to undermine what is good about our society; that is, the role of many non-government organisations and small businesses to provide services to the people of Western Australia. Firstly, the Civil Liability Act 2002 was proclaimed, which ensures a fair and predictable system for all. That Act is helping to slow the increase in premiums and improve the availability of insurance. Secondly, we have introduced the Volunteers (Protection from Liability) Act 2002, which protects volunteers who work for incorporated not-for-profit associations from personal civil liability. Thirdly, we have introduced the Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Act 2001, which protects volunteer fire units and marine rescue units and their members from civil liability. Fourthly, we have introduced the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Amendment Act 2002, which, among other things, allows for the establishment of a community insurance fund. The Government has also used its new powers to assist some important non-government organisations to meet their insurance requirements. We are making sure that we deal with this issue. Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I thank the member for Eyre for the question. I will summarise to the Parliament the action that the Government has taken on this important issue in our community, which, of course, has the potential to undermine what is good about our society; that is, the role of many non-government organisations and small businesses to provide services to the people of Western Australia. Firstly, the Civil Liability Act 2002 was proclaimed, which ensures a fair and predictable system for all. That Act is helping to slow the increase in premiums and improve the availability of insurance. Secondly, we have introduced the Volunteers (Protection from Liability) Act 2002, which protects volunteers who work for incorporated not-for-profit associations from personal civil liability. Thirdly, we have introduced the Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Act 2001, which protects volunteer fire units and marine rescue units and their members from civil liability. Fourthly, we have introduced the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Amendment Act 2002, which, among other things, allows for the establishment of a community insurance fund. The Government has also used its new powers to assist some important non-government organisations to meet their insurance requirements. We are making sure that we deal with this issue. Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
I thank the member for Eyre for the question. I will summarise to the Parliament the action that the Government has taken on this important issue in our community, which, of course, has the potential to undermine what is good about our society; that is, the role of many non-government organisations and small businesses to provide services to the people of Western Australia. Firstly, the Civil Liability Act 2002 was proclaimed, which ensures a fair and predictable system for all. That Act is helping to slow the increase in premiums and improve the availability of insurance. Secondly, we have introduced the Volunteers (Protection from Liability) Act 2002, which protects volunteers who work for incorporated not-for-profit associations from personal civil liability. Thirdly, we have introduced the Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Act 2001, which protects volunteer fire units and marine rescue units and their members from civil liability. Fourthly, we have introduced the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Amendment Act 2002, which, among other things, allows for the establishment of a community insurance fund. The Government has also used its new powers to assist some important non-government organisations to meet their insurance requirements. We are making sure that we deal with this issue. Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
I will summarise to the Parliament the action that the Government has taken on this important issue in our community, which, of course, has the potential to undermine what is good about our society; that is, the role of many non-government organisations and small businesses to provide services to the people of Western Australia. Firstly, the Civil Liability Act 2002 was proclaimed, which ensures a fair and predictable system for all. That Act is helping to slow the increase in premiums and improve the availability of insurance. Secondly, we have introduced the Volunteers (Protection from Liability) Act 2002, which protects volunteers who work for incorporated not-for-profit associations from personal civil liability. Thirdly, we have introduced the Fire and Emergency Services Legislation Amendment Act 2001, which protects volunteer fire units and marine rescue units and their members from civil liability. Fourthly, we have introduced the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Amendment Act 2002, which, among other things, allows for the establishment of a community insurance fund. The Government has also used its new powers to assist some important non-government organisations to meet their insurance requirements. We are making sure that we deal with this issue. Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr P.D. Omodei: Why not survey the people and ask them what they want, because it is not working? The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The bitterness that comes from the opposition benches is a result of the Opposition’s failure to have any policies for the people of Western Australia. We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
We are currently introducing amendments to the Civil Liability Act to encourage greater self-reliance and more responsible behaviour by individuals. Of course, none of those reforms will work unless the insurance companies pass on the benefits to their policyholders. Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr C.J. Barnett: It is their fault! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition is becoming quite repetitive and consistent in his irrelevance. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Western Australian public has seen through the Liberal Opposition. They know that they now have a Government that is capable of coming up with solutions. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is the member for Kalgoorlie not interested in this issue? Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Mr M.J. Birney: You are becoming very boring and repetitive. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Kalgoorlie is not interested in this issue. I have again written to the Prime Minister to make it clear that he should ensure that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission activates the Prices Surveillance Act so that real pressure can be put on insurance companies to enable the reforms that the State Government is making to translate into lower premiums. I was pleased to receive a letter yesterday from the GIO insurance company informing me that the State Government’s reforms are encouraging GIO back into the WA market. The letter states - I am confident that we will be in a position to make available public and products liability insurance to many not for profit organisations in Western Australia in the very near future as a result of the tort reform initiatives proposed by the State Government. This Government has made legislative changes, it has helped out the non-government organisations that need help, and it has taken up the matter with the Prime Minister so that he meets his responsibilities. We have received a response from insurance companies that our reforms are making this marketplace attractive once again for their companies. We saw a problem in our community and addressed it through legislation, administrative action and lobbying at the commonwealth level. That is what the people of Western Australia want. They want real Government and real solutions instead of the petty rhetoric that comes from the opposition benches.
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