❓ Minister Marmion provides an update on the government's response to the parliamentary inquiry into shack sites in WA, accepting most recommendations but extending leases for Wedge Island and Grey to explore public visitor facilities. The response also highlights past inaction by the previous government, sparking heated debate.
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SHACK SITES INQUIRY — GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
Will the minister please update the house on the state government’s response to the parliamentary inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia? Mr W.R. MARMION
Will the minister please update the house on the state government’s response to the parliamentary inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia? Mr W.R. MARMION
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I thank the member for Ocean Reef for his very good question. On Tuesday I had the government’s response to the inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia by the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs tabled in the other house. The Legislative Council committee handed down its report on 14 April this year and the government has decided to accept seven of the eight recommendations. I must say that it was a very good report. Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for Ocean Reef for his very good question. On Tuesday I had the government’s response to the inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia by the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs tabled in the other house. The Legislative Council committee handed down its report on 14 April this year and the government has decided to accept seven of the eight recommendations. I must say that it was a very good report. Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
I thank the member for Ocean Reef for his very good question. On Tuesday I had the government’s response to the inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia by the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs tabled in the other house. The Legislative Council committee handed down its report on 14 April this year and the government has decided to accept seven of the eight recommendations. I must say that it was a very good report. Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
On Tuesday I had the government’s response to the inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia by the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs tabled in the other house. The Legislative Council committee handed down its report on 14 April this year and the government has decided to accept seven of the eight recommendations. I must say that it was a very good report. Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for Ocean Reef for his very good question. On Tuesday I had the government’s response to the inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia by the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs tabled in the other house. The Legislative Council committee handed down its report on 14 April this year and the government has decided to accept seven of the eight recommendations. I must say that it was a very good report. Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
I thank the member for Ocean Reef for his very good question. On Tuesday I had the government’s response to the inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia by the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs tabled in the other house. The Legislative Council committee handed down its report on 14 April this year and the government has decided to accept seven of the eight recommendations. I must say that it was a very good report. Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
On Tuesday I had the government’s response to the inquiry into shack sites in Western Australia by the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs tabled in the other house. The Legislative Council committee handed down its report on 14 April this year and the government has decided to accept seven of the eight recommendations. I must say that it was a very good report. Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr B.S. Wyatt interjected. Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr W.R. MARMION : There was one recommendation that the government decided not to accept in its entirety, and that was a recommendation about the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The shacks on the coastline of Western Australia have different circumstances and histories. There are 1 000 shacks at 11 sites. That is quite a number. The sites at Wedge Island, Grey and D’Entrecasteaux National Park are managed by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and the site at Peaceful Bay is managed by the Shire of Denmark. In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
In line with the standing committee’s report, the government will review its policy on the professional fishers’ shacks and consult with the Shire of Carnarvon about the shacks at the blowholes. I visited the huts at D’Entrecasteaux National Park this year with the member for Blackwood–Stirling, and was impressed by the way in which the Lower Donnelly River Conservation Association managed its shacks. We looked at how we could manage those shacks, in line with the recommendations of the committee. There are some qualifications regarding the shacks at Wedge Island and Grey. I intend to extend the lease for another 12 months—therefore the leases at Wedge Island and Grey will be extended through to 30 June 2012—while we look at the possibility of creating options for public low-impact, nature-based visitor facilities and accommodation in these areas. As part of that process, I will be consulting with the associations at Wedge Island and Grey and I also plan to visit the associations later this year. The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The issue of Grey and Wedge Island requires an examination of the current situation. We have to look at planning, environment, safety, health and building requirements for these sites if we are to move forward. One thing that we will do—I know that you, Mr Speaker, will have an interest in this—is remove any abandoned or newly erected shacks. We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
We have been in power for three years. This issue goes back many, many years. I admit that it even goes back to the previous Liberal–National government. However, in three years we have developed a policy and members opposite had eight years. Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Dr A.D. Buti : Get on with it! The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr W.R. MARMION : The former government had eight years to do something and I would like to report to the house that we are doing something. We have created a policy position that will guarantee — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Order! Member for Armadale, I formally call you to order for the first time today, along with the members for Pilbara and Victoria Park. Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr T.G. Stephens : What about the minister for saying stupid things! Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I will give you the opportunity to withdraw that comment, member for Pilbara and I am going to formally call you to order for the second time today. Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr T.G. Stephens : Which bit would I be withdrawing, Mr Speaker? The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : I do not think that you should be asking me that question, member for Pilbara. I simply instruct you to withdraw the comment. Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Mr T.G. STEPHENS : I withdraw whatever bit you want withdrawn, Mr Speaker. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I think that you want to stay in this place for a little longer today, do you not? Yes, I think you do! I do not want to hear from you again today, member for Pilbara. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I do not want to hear from you either at this point. Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
The SPEAKER : I formally call you to order for the first time. The only person I want to hear from at this point, whether anybody in this place likes it or not, is the Minister for Environment. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker. As I was saying, our policy guarantees that the state’s coastline will have a proper environmental and planning policy for all shacks. In closing, I thank the members and staff of the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs for the time and effort that they have put into preparing what I consider to be one of the better reports to have come from the other house.
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