❓ Question addresses steps to ensure wellbeing of school leavers and the broader community during Schoolies Week. The Minister outlines measures taken, including coordination between government, community, and parents, and initiatives like drug and alcohol-free events.
AnsweredQoN 63Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
SCHOOLIES WEEK
Given that many young people from the two secondary schools in my electorate and elsewhere around the state have embarked upon celebrations to mark the end of their exams, can the minister outline what steps are being taken to help ensure the wellbeing of both school leavers and the broader community during the so-called schoolies week? Mr R.F. JOHNSON
Given that many young people from the two secondary schools in my electorate and elsewhere around the state have embarked upon celebrations to mark the end of their exams, can the minister outline what steps are being taken to help ensure the wellbeing of both school leavers and the broader community during the so-called schoolies week? Mr R.F. JOHNSON
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for her question and for her obvious concern about the wellbeing of our young people who are leaving school. This is a very important time of the year for our young people who are leaving school. They are leaving the confines of their academic schooling; some will go on to university and some will get jobs. Therefore, this is a time when young people want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, and I do not think anybody has any objection to that at all. However, the most serious concern is for their wellbeing. I inform the member for Kingsley and the house that the latest information I have from the police is that the young people who are already in Dunsborough are happy and behaving very well. They are enjoying themselves and having a good time but have not had any serious incidents at all. The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older— Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for her question and for her obvious concern about the wellbeing of our young people who are leaving school. This is a very important time of the year for our young people who are leaving school. They are leaving the confines of their academic schooling; some will go on to university and some will get jobs. Therefore, this is a time when young people want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, and I do not think anybody has any objection to that at all. However, the most serious concern is for their wellbeing. I inform the member for Kingsley and the house that the latest information I have from the police is that the young people who are already in Dunsborough are happy and behaving very well. They are enjoying themselves and having a good time but have not had any serious incidents at all. The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older— Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
I thank the member for her question and for her obvious concern about the wellbeing of our young people who are leaving school. This is a very important time of the year for our young people who are leaving school. They are leaving the confines of their academic schooling; some will go on to university and some will get jobs. Therefore, this is a time when young people want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, and I do not think anybody has any objection to that at all. However, the most serious concern is for their wellbeing. I inform the member for Kingsley and the house that the latest information I have from the police is that the young people who are already in Dunsborough are happy and behaving very well. They are enjoying themselves and having a good time but have not had any serious incidents at all. The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older— Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
This is a very important time of the year for our young people who are leaving school. They are leaving the confines of their academic schooling; some will go on to university and some will get jobs. Therefore, this is a time when young people want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, and I do not think anybody has any objection to that at all. However, the most serious concern is for their wellbeing. I inform the member for Kingsley and the house that the latest information I have from the police is that the young people who are already in Dunsborough are happy and behaving very well. They are enjoying themselves and having a good time but have not had any serious incidents at all. The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older— Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I thank the member for her question and for her obvious concern about the wellbeing of our young people who are leaving school. This is a very important time of the year for our young people who are leaving school. They are leaving the confines of their academic schooling; some will go on to university and some will get jobs. Therefore, this is a time when young people want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, and I do not think anybody has any objection to that at all. However, the most serious concern is for their wellbeing. I inform the member for Kingsley and the house that the latest information I have from the police is that the young people who are already in Dunsborough are happy and behaving very well. They are enjoying themselves and having a good time but have not had any serious incidents at all. The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older— Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
I thank the member for her question and for her obvious concern about the wellbeing of our young people who are leaving school. This is a very important time of the year for our young people who are leaving school. They are leaving the confines of their academic schooling; some will go on to university and some will get jobs. Therefore, this is a time when young people want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, and I do not think anybody has any objection to that at all. However, the most serious concern is for their wellbeing. I inform the member for Kingsley and the house that the latest information I have from the police is that the young people who are already in Dunsborough are happy and behaving very well. They are enjoying themselves and having a good time but have not had any serious incidents at all. The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older— Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
This is a very important time of the year for our young people who are leaving school. They are leaving the confines of their academic schooling; some will go on to university and some will get jobs. Therefore, this is a time when young people want to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, and I do not think anybody has any objection to that at all. However, the most serious concern is for their wellbeing. I inform the member for Kingsley and the house that the latest information I have from the police is that the young people who are already in Dunsborough are happy and behaving very well. They are enjoying themselves and having a good time but have not had any serious incidents at all. The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older— Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr P.B. Watson interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever! Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : That’s right. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : She is very nervous, now—very nervous. This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
This is a serious issue — Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there! Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I cannot get a word in edgewise with her! Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr E.S. Ripper : She’s better than the Minister for Local Government. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Absolutely. This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
This is a serious issue because it concerns the wellbeing of our young people. I am delighted to say that so far our young people have been behaving properly and there have been no serious incidents. Various things have been put in place to try to ensure their safety. The Office of Crime Prevention has coordinated a response between parents, the community and state government, and it coordinates the leavers’ strategy to help make sure that the celebrations are safe and fun for the young people. They have allocated some areas, particularly in Dunsborough, where young schoolies—not toolies—can obtain a bracelet that enables them to go free of charge to these events, which are drug and alcohol free. They must pay a small charge for the bracelet, but at least they know they can go to safe environments. The organisers have set up what are called chill-out tents, and they are providing first aid, as well as counselling by volunteer groups, and that is a very good thing. The previous Minister for Police and Emergency Services had the same concerns I have, as Minister for Police, to ensure the safety of our young people. Neither the government nor the police will tolerate the serious bad behaviour of those other young people, albeit they are in their early 20s, who go down to Dunsborough and very often prey on young girls. I am sure that no-one in this house would tolerate that. I hope that, during schoolies week, our kids will let their hair down and have as much fun as they want. However, I urge them to try to be responsible and not put themselves in danger because no-one wants to see any of our young people compromised or put in danger. The message is: have a good time, but do not overstep the mark; try to be responsible and do not drink too much—certainly do not take drugs.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.