❓ Mr. Barnett questions the Treasurer about a budget surplus, citing expense figures. The exchange is marked by points of order and accusations of disorderly conduct, with the Treasurer acknowledging a surplus but cautioning against predicting the final outcome based on monthly figures.
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Given that the Premier has finally conceded that there will be a significant budget surplus for the financial year just ended and given that the figures for the 10 months - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARNETT: Yes, it is. Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: I have a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I ask the Leader of the Opposition to direct his supplementary question without the preamble. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr BARNETT: In the Treasurer’s response he conceded at last that there has been a substantial budget surplus - Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition clearly wishes to develop a reputation as someone who does not understand standing orders and has very little understanding of the English language. Madam Deputy Speaker, you drew his attention to the standing orders, which require that a supplementary question means asking a question. The Leader of the Opposition immediately got to his feet and again contravened the standing orders by making a statement. I ask you to consider that if members are to be given the privilege of a supplementary question, they should ask them in conformity with standing orders or forgo the opportunity. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER
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Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARNETT: Yes, it is. Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: I have a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I ask the Leader of the Opposition to direct his supplementary question without the preamble. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr BARNETT: In the Treasurer’s response he conceded at last that there has been a substantial budget surplus - Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition clearly wishes to develop a reputation as someone who does not understand standing orders and has very little understanding of the English language. Madam Deputy Speaker, you drew his attention to the standing orders, which require that a supplementary question means asking a question. The Leader of the Opposition immediately got to his feet and again contravened the standing orders by making a statement. I ask you to consider that if members are to be given the privilege of a supplementary question, they should ask them in conformity with standing orders or forgo the opportunity. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr BARNETT: Yes, it is. Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: I have a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I ask the Leader of the Opposition to direct his supplementary question without the preamble. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr BARNETT: In the Treasurer’s response he conceded at last that there has been a substantial budget surplus - Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition clearly wishes to develop a reputation as someone who does not understand standing orders and has very little understanding of the English language. Madam Deputy Speaker, you drew his attention to the standing orders, which require that a supplementary question means asking a question. The Leader of the Opposition immediately got to his feet and again contravened the standing orders by making a statement. I ask you to consider that if members are to be given the privilege of a supplementary question, they should ask them in conformity with standing orders or forgo the opportunity. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I ask the Leader of the Opposition to direct his supplementary question without the preamble. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr BARNETT: In the Treasurer’s response he conceded at last that there has been a substantial budget surplus - Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition clearly wishes to develop a reputation as someone who does not understand standing orders and has very little understanding of the English language. Madam Deputy Speaker, you drew his attention to the standing orders, which require that a supplementary question means asking a question. The Leader of the Opposition immediately got to his feet and again contravened the standing orders by making a statement. I ask you to consider that if members are to be given the privilege of a supplementary question, they should ask them in conformity with standing orders or forgo the opportunity. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARNETT: Yes, it is. Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: I have a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I ask the Leader of the Opposition to direct his supplementary question without the preamble. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr BARNETT: In the Treasurer’s response he conceded at last that there has been a substantial budget surplus - Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition clearly wishes to develop a reputation as someone who does not understand standing orders and has very little understanding of the English language. Madam Deputy Speaker, you drew his attention to the standing orders, which require that a supplementary question means asking a question. The Leader of the Opposition immediately got to his feet and again contravened the standing orders by making a statement. I ask you to consider that if members are to be given the privilege of a supplementary question, they should ask them in conformity with standing orders or forgo the opportunity. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr BARNETT: Yes, it is. Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: I have a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I ask the Leader of the Opposition to direct his supplementary question without the preamble. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr BARNETT: In the Treasurer’s response he conceded at last that there has been a substantial budget surplus - Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition clearly wishes to develop a reputation as someone who does not understand standing orders and has very little understanding of the English language. Madam Deputy Speaker, you drew his attention to the standing orders, which require that a supplementary question means asking a question. The Leader of the Opposition immediately got to his feet and again contravened the standing orders by making a statement. I ask you to consider that if members are to be given the privilege of a supplementary question, they should ask them in conformity with standing orders or forgo the opportunity. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I ask the Leader of the Opposition to direct his supplementary question without the preamble. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr BARNETT: In the Treasurer’s response he conceded at last that there has been a substantial budget surplus - Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition clearly wishes to develop a reputation as someone who does not understand standing orders and has very little understanding of the English language. Madam Deputy Speaker, you drew his attention to the standing orders, which require that a supplementary question means asking a question. The Leader of the Opposition immediately got to his feet and again contravened the standing orders by making a statement. I ask you to consider that if members are to be given the privilege of a supplementary question, they should ask them in conformity with standing orders or forgo the opportunity. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition was simply uttering one sentence and was referring to the answer immediately given by the Treasurer. The Leader of the Opposition was asking his question; it is in order. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: I have been extremely generous in allowing supplementary questions. I ask the Leader of the Opposition to ask a direct question and then we will move on. Questions without Notice Resumed The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The Leader of the Opposition. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I have given the call to the Leader of the Opposition and I consider any other discussion across the Chamber to be disorderly. Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr BARNETT: Given that 82.3 per cent of expenses were incurred in the 10 months to April, can the Treasurer again confirm a substantial budget surplus? Point of Order Mr KOBELKE: The Leader of the Opposition is bringing the House into disrepute. Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr Barnett: You of all people should talk about disrepute! The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The members on my left and also on my right will cease talking when the Deputy Speaker is on her feet. I am listening to the point of order, which I take is finished. Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr KOBELKE: It is difficult, with the cacophony that is coming from members opposite, but the point I am seeking to make is that, from time to time, obviously we all transgress, and I certainly have sinned, but if this House is to be conducted in an orderly way, it is appropriate that we conform to the standing orders. The Leader of the Opposition had his attention drawn to the fact that a supplementary question must be a brief, pointed question and not a statement, yet he has continued in a further attempt to totally avoid the standing orders. Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr DAY: The Leader of the Opposition actually got to the end of his question. I suggest we now have an opportunity for the Treasurer to answer the question. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr RIPPER replied: Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition would remind me of the question. Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr Barnett: I would be delighted to do that. Given that 82.3 per cent of government expenses were incurred in the 10 months to 30 April 2001, will the Treasurer recognise that the recurrent surplus will be exceeded substantially and will be well above the budget figure? Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr RIPPER: I will be the first Treasurer for five years to deliver a budget surplus. That budget surplus will be bigger than the surplus we inherited - Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr Barnett: Hooray! Coalition delivers surplus! At last you are admitting that you inherited a surplus! It has taken you six months! The budget is in surplus - no black hole, no deficit! Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Mr RIPPER: We have a desperate Leader of the Opposition! He knows that he is personally responsible for the significant financial difficulties that confronted the incoming Government. The surplus will be larger than the one we inherited. However, it is neither wise nor possible to predict the end-of-year outcome from monthly figures such as those the Leader of the Opposition has quoted. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! I absolutely will not tolerate the disorderly conduct that is now taking place. I ask all members to pay attention to the speakers when they are given the call.
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