❓ Premier Gallop staunchly opposes uranium mining in WA, citing environmental and security risks, and accuses the opposition of supporting nuclear waste dumping. Heated debate ensues with interjections and accusations.
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What is the Premier’s response to the renewed push by the federal government to have uranium mined in Western Australia? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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We have a clear point of view on this matter: we are opposed to uranium mining in Western Australia. We fought the 2001 and 2005 elections on this issue. The Australian Labor Party has a very clear view on uranium mining. We put forward a range of arguments in opposition, and there is another argument: if any government in Western Australia took up the cause of uranium mining, without doubt that would be the thin end of the wedge to the establishment of a nuclear waste dump in this state. That is one reason for this matter being pushed so vigorously by the commonwealth government. The state government is opposed to that push. Also, members on this side of the house are opposed to the argument that the world energy scene should be dramatically altered by building more nuclear power stations. That would be a recipe for disaster internationally. Members should consider that a 1 000 megawatt nuclear power station of a particular technology produces enough plutonium to create 25 nuclear weapons. Members should also consider the number of nuclear power stations required to be built around the world if, indeed, that were a serious strategy to deal with greenhouse gas emissions - the consequences for our world would be dramatic and serious. Security cannot be guaranteed in these matters. One would hand over to the terrorists out there the ability to create mayhem around the world. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: We have a clear point of view on this matter: we are opposed to uranium mining in Western Australia. We fought the 2001 and 2005 elections on this issue. The Australian Labor Party has a very clear view on uranium mining. We put forward a range of arguments in opposition, and there is another argument: if any government in Western Australia took up the cause of uranium mining, without doubt that would be the thin end of the wedge to the establishment of a nuclear waste dump in this state. That is one reason for this matter being pushed so vigorously by the commonwealth government. The state government is opposed to that push. Also, members on this side of the house are opposed to the argument that the world energy scene should be dramatically altered by building more nuclear power stations. That would be a recipe for disaster internationally. Members should consider that a 1 000 megawatt nuclear power station of a particular technology produces enough plutonium to create 25 nuclear weapons. Members should also consider the number of nuclear power stations required to be built around the world if, indeed, that were a serious strategy to deal with greenhouse gas emissions - the consequences for our world would be dramatic and serious. Security cannot be guaranteed in these matters. One would hand over to the terrorists out there the ability to create mayhem around the world. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
We have a clear point of view on this matter: we are opposed to uranium mining in Western Australia. We fought the 2001 and 2005 elections on this issue. The Australian Labor Party has a very clear view on uranium mining. We put forward a range of arguments in opposition, and there is another argument: if any government in Western Australia took up the cause of uranium mining, without doubt that would be the thin end of the wedge to the establishment of a nuclear waste dump in this state. That is one reason for this matter being pushed so vigorously by the commonwealth government. The state government is opposed to that push. Also, members on this side of the house are opposed to the argument that the world energy scene should be dramatically altered by building more nuclear power stations. That would be a recipe for disaster internationally. Members should consider that a 1 000 megawatt nuclear power station of a particular technology produces enough plutonium to create 25 nuclear weapons. Members should also consider the number of nuclear power stations required to be built around the world if, indeed, that were a serious strategy to deal with greenhouse gas emissions - the consequences for our world would be dramatic and serious. Security cannot be guaranteed in these matters. One would hand over to the terrorists out there the ability to create mayhem around the world. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: We have a clear point of view on this matter: we are opposed to uranium mining in Western Australia. We fought the 2001 and 2005 elections on this issue. The Australian Labor Party has a very clear view on uranium mining. We put forward a range of arguments in opposition, and there is another argument: if any government in Western Australia took up the cause of uranium mining, without doubt that would be the thin end of the wedge to the establishment of a nuclear waste dump in this state. That is one reason for this matter being pushed so vigorously by the commonwealth government. The state government is opposed to that push. Also, members on this side of the house are opposed to the argument that the world energy scene should be dramatically altered by building more nuclear power stations. That would be a recipe for disaster internationally. Members should consider that a 1 000 megawatt nuclear power station of a particular technology produces enough plutonium to create 25 nuclear weapons. Members should also consider the number of nuclear power stations required to be built around the world if, indeed, that were a serious strategy to deal with greenhouse gas emissions - the consequences for our world would be dramatic and serious. Security cannot be guaranteed in these matters. One would hand over to the terrorists out there the ability to create mayhem around the world. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
We have a clear point of view on this matter: we are opposed to uranium mining in Western Australia. We fought the 2001 and 2005 elections on this issue. The Australian Labor Party has a very clear view on uranium mining. We put forward a range of arguments in opposition, and there is another argument: if any government in Western Australia took up the cause of uranium mining, without doubt that would be the thin end of the wedge to the establishment of a nuclear waste dump in this state. That is one reason for this matter being pushed so vigorously by the commonwealth government. The state government is opposed to that push. Also, members on this side of the house are opposed to the argument that the world energy scene should be dramatically altered by building more nuclear power stations. That would be a recipe for disaster internationally. Members should consider that a 1 000 megawatt nuclear power station of a particular technology produces enough plutonium to create 25 nuclear weapons. Members should also consider the number of nuclear power stations required to be built around the world if, indeed, that were a serious strategy to deal with greenhouse gas emissions - the consequences for our world would be dramatic and serious. Security cannot be guaranteed in these matters. One would hand over to the terrorists out there the ability to create mayhem around the world. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : What a small-minded government! Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : So the member is in favour of it, is he? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely - I’m in favour of nuclear energy. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : What about the Leader of the Opposition? Is he is favour of nuclear energy? All his members are in favour of it. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want to debate this issue. We are happy to debate it. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
The SPEAKER : We have reached the point at which we need to move on with the answer. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I am very interested to see that tomorrow night a forum will be held by the Conservation Council entitled “Going Nuclear about Uranium”. It is a debate about nuclear mining and a waste dump in Western Australia. The participants will be Robin Chapple, a former Legislative Councillor, and the member for Cottesloe. Is the member for Cottesloe favouring the yes case in that debate? Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Absolutely. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : Is that in support of a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia? Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : I am arguing yes for nuclear energy. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : Here we have it: the former Leader of the Opposition supports a nuclear waste dump in Western Australia. I remind the member for Cottesloe that this Parliament passed legislation opposing such a waste dump in Western Australia with the support of both sides of the house. However, we now see a change of attitude by the Liberal Party in Western Australia. Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr P.D. Omodei : What about a mature debate? What are you afraid of? Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : The Deputy Leader of the Opposition wants a mature debate. What about the Leader of the Opposition? He does not want a mature debate - he is trying to find somewhere to hide! Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : We have a clear view on this issue. We fought two elections on it - Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s a 1970s’ view. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I do not care whether it is a 1970s’ or 1960s’ view; I will do all I can to make sure that our children, our grandchildren and their grandchildren do not have the experience of dealing with massive piles of nuclear waste. That is what this government will do. Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Several members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : What have we got? The member for Cottesloe is a positive advocate for a nuclear waste dump and uranium mining, and the Leader of the Opposition cannot find a hole deep enough to hide in in terms of debating this matter.
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