❓ Minister Day announces the success of the film 'Bran Nue Dae' at international film festivals and acknowledges the WA government's support for the film industry through ScreenWest. He also addresses criticism regarding the film's premiere location.
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I begin by acknowledging the students from Falcon Primary School from the member for Dawesville’s electorate who are in the gallery. I believe the minister has some exciting news to tell the house about recent developments regarding Bran Nue Dae . Can the minister please inform the house of this news as well as other developments in the film industry in Western Australia and how the Western Australian government is assisting this important sector? Mr J.N. Hyde : We can see the minister is excited! Mr J.H.D. DAY
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Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
I believe the minister has some exciting news to tell the house about recent developments regarding Bran Nue Dae . Can the minister please inform the house of this news as well as other developments in the film industry in Western Australia and how the Western Australian government is assisting this important sector? Mr J.N. Hyde : We can see the minister is excited! Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde : We can see the minister is excited! Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
I believe the minister has some exciting news to tell the house about recent developments regarding Bran Nue Dae . Can the minister please inform the house of this news as well as other developments in the film industry in Western Australia and how the Western Australian government is assisting this important sector? Mr J.N. Hyde : We can see the minister is excited! Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde : We can see the minister is excited! Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Indeed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Other people in this place may think that they are more qualified than the minister to answer the question asked, but I want to hear from the minister. Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : I thank the member for the question. I think and certainly hope most members would have some knowledge of the musical Bran Nue Dae , which was originally written — Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mrs C.A. Martin : On the way to a Bran Nue Dae ! The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, member! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It was originally written by Broome resident Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles, and has now been made into a film. The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival last Saturday week. The story is set in 1967 and is about an Aboriginal boy, Willie, who is sent to school in Perth for his early secondary school years, does not like it and escapes. The story is about his adventures as he travels back to Broome and eventually arrives. I think anybody who saw the musical originally or who sees the film when it is shown in Western Australia will agree that it is a very uplifting story with some serious messages as well. The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The premiere was held in Melbourne last Saturday week and I know there were some reasonably churlish comments from the shadow Minister for Culture and the Arts about it being shown in Melbourne. As the Premier made the point on radio about that time, it is important for feature films such as this to be shown to a wider audience than would simply be the case if it premiered in Western Australia. If the film had premiered here, it would not be eligible for showing at a major film festival such as the Melbourne International Film Festival. I know the comments of the member for Perth certainly did not go down well with his Labor compatriots in the Victorian government. On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
On a more positive note, I am very pleased to advise that it has been announced today that Bran Nue Dae has received the audience award for the most popular feature film at the Melbourne International Film Festival, so that is a very substantial achievement and a credit to everybody — Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde : How many American contracts? How many Chinese — The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : I realise that the minister has mentioned the member for Perth in his reply. It is not unusual for members to interject when they are mentioned, but I suggest that there are probably better interjections that the member for Perth could make. I formally call the member for Perth for the first time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : Moving on from Melbourne, I am also delighted to advise the house that it is being announced in Canada later today Perth time that the film has been accepted for showing at the Toronto International Film Festival, which is being held in early September. That is a very substantial achievement. The Toronto International Film Festival is, of course, one of the world’s pre-eminent film festivals and the film will be shown as part of the contemporary world cinema program in Toronto. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts in excess of 1 000 members of the international media and thousands of industry and other delegates, as well as many members of the public, of course. There will be five screenings in Toronto; three for the public and two for media and industry delegates. That is another very substantial achievement and I congratulate everybody who has been involved in the production of Bran Nue Dae ; all those who have invested funds, including the state’s film support agency, ScreenWest, which showed leadership in its original decision to invest funds in the film; the Melbourne International Film Festival; the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which has also been a partner in the production; Robyn Kershaw Productions; and everybody else who has been involved. There will, of course, be premieres in Broome and Perth in Western Australia later this year and discussions are underway at the moment between ScreenWest and the producers to ensure that that occurs in an appropriate way. A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
A lot else is happening in the film industry in Western Australia and I think it is probably true to say that the film industry is not being recognised as one of Western Australia’s growing — Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.N. Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Perth! Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : It is true to say that the film industry in Western Australia is one of Western Australia’s growing industries, which is making a very substantial contribution to employment, creativity, the promotion of Western Australia and tourism, and in other ways. One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
One other example I will give is that I was pleased to announce that the board of ScreenWest has made a decision, which is also being supported with funding from Screen Australia and others, to fund the production of the film of the legendary Red Dog. As some members would know, Red Dog was a much-loved kelpie cross that lived in the Pilbara in the late 1970s was adopted by virtually the whole community. He hitchhiked his way on trucks around the Pilbara and even as far as Perth, and the film will be based on the book written by Louis De Bernieres. I am sure it will also be an outstanding success, so we very much look forward to that being made in Western Australia in 2010. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : To conclude, I remember comments made by Kim Dalton, the head of ABC TV, in Perth last week when the ABC board was here. He reminded me that he had advised me earlier this year that Western Australia is regarded very strongly as a place of great activity as far as partnerships between organisations such as ScreenWest, ABC, SBS, and independent producers and so on are concerned and that wonderful work is being done in that respect. I congratulate everybody who is making a contribution.
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