❓ A parliamentary question regarding a minister's visit to Carnarvon, including official duties, party-political activities, and travel arrangements. The minister details his activities and defends his actions amidst interjections from the opposition.
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I refer the minister to his visit to Carnarvon last Saturday. (1) What ministerial duties necessitated the minister’s visit to Carnarvon? (2) Did the minister engage in any party-political activities during his visit to Carnarvon; and, if so, what were they? (3) Did the minister travel to and from Carnarvon in a government charter aircraft; and, if so - (a) what aircraft; and (b) what were the arrival and departure times? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(1) What ministerial duties necessitated the minister’s visit to Carnarvon? (2) Did the minister engage in any party-political activities during his visit to Carnarvon; and, if so, what were they? (3) Did the minister travel to and from Carnarvon in a government charter aircraft; and, if so - (a) what aircraft; and (b) what were the arrival and departure times? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(2) Did the minister engage in any party-political activities during his visit to Carnarvon; and, if so, what were they? (3) Did the minister travel to and from Carnarvon in a government charter aircraft; and, if so - (a) what aircraft; and (b) what were the arrival and departure times? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(3) Did the minister travel to and from Carnarvon in a government charter aircraft; and, if so - (a) what aircraft; and (b) what were the arrival and departure times? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(b) what were the arrival and departure times?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(1) What ministerial duties necessitated the minister’s visit to Carnarvon? (2) Did the minister engage in any party-political activities during his visit to Carnarvon; and, if so, what were they? (3) Did the minister travel to and from Carnarvon in a government charter aircraft; and, if so - (a) what aircraft; and (b) what were the arrival and departure times? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(2) Did the minister engage in any party-political activities during his visit to Carnarvon; and, if so, what were they? (3) Did the minister travel to and from Carnarvon in a government charter aircraft; and, if so - (a) what aircraft; and (b) what were the arrival and departure times? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(3) Did the minister travel to and from Carnarvon in a government charter aircraft; and, if so - (a) what aircraft; and (b) what were the arrival and departure times? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(b) what were the arrival and departure times?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(1) As the member is aware, I spent the early part of Friday at the Cue parliament - a meeting of Murchison ward councils - which I attended in my official capacity as Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. In that role, I spoke with as many attendees as possible during the day in order to familiarise myself with the issues facing these remote regional councils. Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon N.F. Moore: You upset three-quarters of them, which is a pretty good effort and also pretty unusual, because you normally upset everyone! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I was speaking to the people in the Murchison ward councils about the risks that result from the privatisation of Telstra, which of course struck a very resonant chord in that town. Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon N.F. Moore: They thought you had gone right over the top. I will talk about that shortly. The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Perhaps the minister will address the Chair and the question at the same time. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: In the fulfilment of my official duties, I had to sit there and be berated by the Leader of the Opposition for daring to introduce politics to the Cue parliament. He then proceeded to give the ward councils a lecture about the dangers of the Labor Party’s one vote, one value campaign and the Electoral Distribution Repeal Bill in this place. The hypocrisy was noted by everyone in the room. Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon G.T. Giffard: Even himself! Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: I suspect even himself. Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon N.F. Moore: I will tell the whole truth about that. Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: If the Leader of the Opposition will stop telling lies about me, I will stop telling the truth about him. At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
At the conclusion of that meeting, I travelled to Carnarvon to represent the Premier at two functions relating to HMAS Sydney . The first function was on Friday evening and was the opening of the Bitter Victory exhibition hosted by the Shire of Carnarvon. The second function was on Saturday and was the opening of HMAS Sydney (II) Memorial Avenue, at which I officiated. I commend the work of the shire council on that avenue, and I was very humbled to be asked to take on the task of opening that grand avenue and entrance to the Town of Carnarvon. The names of the 645 sailors who were lost on HMAS Sydney are recorded on plaques along that avenue, and behind each plaque is planted a beautiful foxtail palm. That avenue is a grand entry statement to a town that has a greater claim to a connection with HMAS Sydney than any other town. Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon Ken Travers: Spoken like a true member for the Mining and Pastoral Region! The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
The PRESIDENT: Order! The minister is trying to conclude his speech. Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
Hon TOM STEPHENS: In my capacity as Minister for the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne, I also met with representatives of the Speedway Club about some issues of concern to them; and I visited the site of the proposed cultural centre, for which I have particular responsibility to work with the Gascoyne Development Commission. (2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(2) Yes. At the conclusion of my official duties, I participated in the Australian Labor Party campaign for the federal seat of Kalgoorlie. (3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(3) Yes. (a) Maroomba Airlines. (b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
(b) 4.20 pm Friday; 3.00 pm Saturday.
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