❓ Opposition questions the Premier about the Member for Burrup's pre-election promise regarding the Tom Price-Karratha road completion and demands accountability. Government defends progress on the road project and accuses the opposition of inaction during their term.
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Prior to the last election, the member for Burrup publicly promised to resign if a future Labor Government did not complete the Tom Price-Karratha road in its first term in office. Hon Tom Stephens: That is not what he said. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will show the member the advertisement. He actually made a television commercial in which he said that. I will finish my question: in view of the fact that the road will not be completed before the next election, will the Premier require the member for Burrup to stand down at the next election as a demonstration of the Premier’s commitment to political integrity; and, if not, why not? Hon Tom Stephens: How much bitumen were you going to put down, Norman? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens: That is not what he said. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will show the member the advertisement. He actually made a television commercial in which he said that. I will finish my question: in view of the fact that the road will not be completed before the next election, will the Premier require the member for Burrup to stand down at the next election as a demonstration of the Premier’s commitment to political integrity; and, if not, why not? Hon Tom Stephens: How much bitumen were you going to put down, Norman? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will show the member the advertisement. He actually made a television commercial in which he said that. I will finish my question: in view of the fact that the road will not be completed before the next election, will the Premier require the member for Burrup to stand down at the next election as a demonstration of the Premier’s commitment to political integrity; and, if not, why not? Hon Tom Stephens: How much bitumen were you going to put down, Norman? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens: How much bitumen were you going to put down, Norman? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens: That is not what he said. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will show the member the advertisement. He actually made a television commercial in which he said that. I will finish my question: in view of the fact that the road will not be completed before the next election, will the Premier require the member for Burrup to stand down at the next election as a demonstration of the Premier’s commitment to political integrity; and, if not, why not? Hon Tom Stephens: How much bitumen were you going to put down, Norman? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will show the member the advertisement. He actually made a television commercial in which he said that. I will finish my question: in view of the fact that the road will not be completed before the next election, will the Premier require the member for Burrup to stand down at the next election as a demonstration of the Premier’s commitment to political integrity; and, if not, why not? Hon Tom Stephens: How much bitumen were you going to put down, Norman? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens: How much bitumen were you going to put down, Norman? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! The last time I saw the Leader of the House, who has been given the call, he was not in the next seat! Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
I thank the member for some notice of this question. As the honourable member would be aware, Labor gave a clear commitment in its pre-election policy document “getting transport back on track” that a Gallop Government would “allocate $100 million over four years to proceed with the construction of the road between Karratha and Tom Price.” Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Earlier this year, stage 1 of the road was completed, providing a 25-kilometre sealed route between Tom Price and the Nanutarra-Munjina road at a cost of $26 million. Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Norman Moore: Do you know what people call it? Fred’s cul-de-sac. Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens: That is what you would call it. It would still be a dirt track if you were in government. It is bitumen now. Why don’t you give us some credit? The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! I am sure the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development will have an opportunity shortly to give a speech. Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon KIM CHANCE: Following the completion of this first important stage, the Premier announced in July 2004 that a further $80 million has now been allocated in the 2004-05 state budget for works to complete stage 2, which is a 90-kilometre section between Karratha and Curlewis. It is well known that Hon Norman Moore frequently called on the previous Government to commit to the construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road. However, despite his lobbying throughout the coalition’s time in government, no commitment was given and no road was constructed. By stark contrast, the Gallop Government is delivering on this commitment, with the Tom Price community and visitors to the Pilbara already benefiting from the works completed to date. The people of the region are well aware that a Gallop Government is delivering on its road promises after years of coalition inaction. The member for Burrup should be applauded for his efforts in progressing the construction of this important road link. Certainly, the people of the region are well aware of his continuing efforts on their behalf. Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Norman Moore: The people of the region think he should resign, as a matter of interest. Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Tom Stephens interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
Hon Norman Moore: The minister should be very careful in what he says because he is getting himself into serious trouble. The way he is going he will come about fifth in the next election!
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