❓ Premier Gallop responds to a question regarding the government's performance against its stated priorities for 2002, highlighting achievements in economic growth, job creation, industrial relations reform, and investment in key sectors like health and education.
AnsweredQoN 396Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to a 7 January article in The West Australian that outlined the Government’s priorities for 2002. Will the Premier outline the Government’s performance in carrying out its priorities? Dr G.I. GALLOP
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for Eyre for his question. The West Australian article to which the member referred outlined to the people of Western Australia the Government’s priorities for 2002. In the article I indicated that the Government would have a strong focus on jobs and business investment; complete its industrial relations reform program; introduce DNA testing into Western Australia and properly fund it; establish teacher registration; beef up Western Australia’s environmental and consumer protection laws; and deal with the question of prostitution reform. Given the constraints experienced by all Governments, and given the factors that came to light that a Government could not have predicted 12 months in advance, the Government’s record of achievement in the priorities is there for all to see. Mr R.F. Johnson: Go and talk to the public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I thank the member for Eyre for his question. The West Australian article to which the member referred outlined to the people of Western Australia the Government’s priorities for 2002. In the article I indicated that the Government would have a strong focus on jobs and business investment; complete its industrial relations reform program; introduce DNA testing into Western Australia and properly fund it; establish teacher registration; beef up Western Australia’s environmental and consumer protection laws; and deal with the question of prostitution reform. Given the constraints experienced by all Governments, and given the factors that came to light that a Government could not have predicted 12 months in advance, the Government’s record of achievement in the priorities is there for all to see. Mr R.F. Johnson: Go and talk to the public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
I thank the member for Eyre for his question. The West Australian article to which the member referred outlined to the people of Western Australia the Government’s priorities for 2002. In the article I indicated that the Government would have a strong focus on jobs and business investment; complete its industrial relations reform program; introduce DNA testing into Western Australia and properly fund it; establish teacher registration; beef up Western Australia’s environmental and consumer protection laws; and deal with the question of prostitution reform. Given the constraints experienced by all Governments, and given the factors that came to light that a Government could not have predicted 12 months in advance, the Government’s record of achievement in the priorities is there for all to see. Mr R.F. Johnson: Go and talk to the public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Mr R.F. Johnson: Go and talk to the public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I thank the member for Eyre for his question. The West Australian article to which the member referred outlined to the people of Western Australia the Government’s priorities for 2002. In the article I indicated that the Government would have a strong focus on jobs and business investment; complete its industrial relations reform program; introduce DNA testing into Western Australia and properly fund it; establish teacher registration; beef up Western Australia’s environmental and consumer protection laws; and deal with the question of prostitution reform. Given the constraints experienced by all Governments, and given the factors that came to light that a Government could not have predicted 12 months in advance, the Government’s record of achievement in the priorities is there for all to see. Mr R.F. Johnson: Go and talk to the public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
I thank the member for Eyre for his question. The West Australian article to which the member referred outlined to the people of Western Australia the Government’s priorities for 2002. In the article I indicated that the Government would have a strong focus on jobs and business investment; complete its industrial relations reform program; introduce DNA testing into Western Australia and properly fund it; establish teacher registration; beef up Western Australia’s environmental and consumer protection laws; and deal with the question of prostitution reform. Given the constraints experienced by all Governments, and given the factors that came to light that a Government could not have predicted 12 months in advance, the Government’s record of achievement in the priorities is there for all to see. Mr R.F. Johnson: Go and talk to the public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Mr R.F. Johnson: Go and talk to the public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I talk to the public through the great forum of the Parliament. Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Western Australia has experienced economic growth of 5.7 per cent, and business investment has increased by 13.8 per cent. In addition, more than 19 000 jobs have been created. I am pleased to report to the House that in 2002 the most important decision in Western Australia’s history for many years - indeed Australia’s history - was made; namely, the $25 billion, 25-year liquefied natural gas contract with China. The Government also announced the go-ahead for the construction of the $400 million HIsmelt Corporation Pty Ltd plant at Kwinana. Moreover, big projects are under way as a result of the Government’s $3 billion capital works program, including the $100 million port upgrade in Geraldton. In the area of jobs and investment, Western Australia has experienced a successful year. I thank all the members of the community who contributed to that excellent result and I congratulate my government colleagues for the role they have played. After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
After a long process, Parliament passed the Government’s industrial relations legislation, which will bring fairness back to Western Australia. It is a poor reflection on the Opposition that it supports prison nurses’ claim for back pay from a previous Government’s period. The Government does not accept that principle. The Government has focused on the most important services that are delivered to the people of Western Australia. I commend the Minister for Health for commencing the rebuilding of the emergency departments at our major hospitals. That is a major achievement, the benefits of which will start to flow through the system. In addition to the 113 nurses who have already been recruited, the Government has started the State’s biggest ever nurse recruitment campaign. We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
We have employed an additional 150 specialist teachers to improve literacy and numeracy and to deal with behaviour management in our schools. I ask the Minister for Education, which Government cut high school fees by $100? Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Mr A.J. Carpenter: Let me think! Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It was this Labor Government! Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Mr M.F. Board: What are you doing for university students? Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will make it possible for university students to enjoy amenities and a traditional way of life that was taken away by the coalition Government’s antistudent attitude. The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
The Government has introduced DNA testing, and more than 4 000 serious offenders have already been sampled. I commend the Minister for Police and Emergency Services for ensuring that the initiative has funding and resources and that police officers are properly trained. At the same time, we passed the toughest anti-organised crime legislation in Australia following a major assault on law and order in the suburbs of Perth. We have passed legislation to deal with the insurance crisis, we have introduced tough new environmental harm legislation and we have moved to increase consumer protection in a number of areas. We have been proactive in dealing with the drought and homelessness. Yesterday I announced a massive new package to deal with the problem of child abuse in Aboriginal communities. The Government in Western Australia today does things - it responds to the challenges of the times; it introduces legislation and policies and puts priorities in the budget to properly reflect the needs of our community. Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Given that I will not be in Parliament tomorrow - I will be at the Council of Australian Governments - I take this opportunity to wish all members of this Chamber the best for Christmas, and the best of health and happiness for 2003.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.