❓ WA Minister criticises the federal government's allocation of water funds to WA, deeming it insufficient given the state's contribution to the nation. Accuses the opposition leader of siding with the commonwealth.
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NATIONAL WATER INITIATIVE
Given the close of commonwealth government decision making with the calling of the federal election, can the minister advise the house of Western Australia’s share of the federal government’s $2 billion water fund? Mr J.C. KOBELKE
Given the close of commonwealth government decision making with the calling of the federal election, can the minister advise the house of Western Australia’s share of the federal government’s $2 billion water fund? Mr J.C. KOBELKE
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I thank the member for his question. We can now, with the close of decision making by the federal government, look to what is Western Australia’s share of the Australian government’s water fund. The total allocation to Western Australia out of that $2 billion water fund, and the three different programs within that fund, is $51.3 million. That is actually less than three per cent of that $2 billion water fund. I think it is an absolute disgrace that this state, which comprises one-third of the land mass and 10 per cent of the population of this nation, and which provides about one-third of the material exports of the whole of Australia, will be getting less than three per cent of the federal government’s Australian water fund. It behoves all members of this Parliament to stand up for Western Australia. Whether it is cricket, football or a range of other sports, I am always barracking for Western Australia. When it comes to this Parliament and making sure that the people of Western Australia get their fair share, that is certainly something that we should all stand up for. Western Australians have not been getting their fair share out of the Howard government. That is absolutely clear. I am astounded that the Leader of the Opposition would actually side with the commonwealth government against the interests of Western Australia. Only last night, on the ABC News at 7.00 o’clock, the Leader of the Opposition said - They’ve signed the national water initiative, they need to come up with projects that satisfy the criteria of the national water initiative, and they’ve failed on all fronts. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition is not aware of the Harvey Water cooperative, which has been lauded - Mr P.D. Omodei : Which was in place before the National Water Initiative was signed! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for his question. We can now, with the close of decision making by the federal government, look to what is Western Australia’s share of the Australian government’s water fund. The total allocation to Western Australia out of that $2 billion water fund, and the three different programs within that fund, is $51.3 million. That is actually less than three per cent of that $2 billion water fund. I think it is an absolute disgrace that this state, which comprises one-third of the land mass and 10 per cent of the population of this nation, and which provides about one-third of the material exports of the whole of Australia, will be getting less than three per cent of the federal government’s Australian water fund. It behoves all members of this Parliament to stand up for Western Australia. Whether it is cricket, football or a range of other sports, I am always barracking for Western Australia. When it comes to this Parliament and making sure that the people of Western Australia get their fair share, that is certainly something that we should all stand up for. Western Australians have not been getting their fair share out of the Howard government. That is absolutely clear. I am astounded that the Leader of the Opposition would actually side with the commonwealth government against the interests of Western Australia. Only last night, on the ABC News at 7.00 o’clock, the Leader of the Opposition said - They’ve signed the national water initiative, they need to come up with projects that satisfy the criteria of the national water initiative, and they’ve failed on all fronts. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition is not aware of the Harvey Water cooperative, which has been lauded - Mr P.D. Omodei : Which was in place before the National Water Initiative was signed! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
I thank the member for his question. We can now, with the close of decision making by the federal government, look to what is Western Australia’s share of the Australian government’s water fund. The total allocation to Western Australia out of that $2 billion water fund, and the three different programs within that fund, is $51.3 million. That is actually less than three per cent of that $2 billion water fund. I think it is an absolute disgrace that this state, which comprises one-third of the land mass and 10 per cent of the population of this nation, and which provides about one-third of the material exports of the whole of Australia, will be getting less than three per cent of the federal government’s Australian water fund. It behoves all members of this Parliament to stand up for Western Australia. Whether it is cricket, football or a range of other sports, I am always barracking for Western Australia. When it comes to this Parliament and making sure that the people of Western Australia get their fair share, that is certainly something that we should all stand up for. Western Australians have not been getting their fair share out of the Howard government. That is absolutely clear. I am astounded that the Leader of the Opposition would actually side with the commonwealth government against the interests of Western Australia. Only last night, on the ABC News at 7.00 o’clock, the Leader of the Opposition said - They’ve signed the national water initiative, they need to come up with projects that satisfy the criteria of the national water initiative, and they’ve failed on all fronts. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition is not aware of the Harvey Water cooperative, which has been lauded - Mr P.D. Omodei : Which was in place before the National Water Initiative was signed! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : Which was in place before the National Water Initiative was signed! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for his question. We can now, with the close of decision making by the federal government, look to what is Western Australia’s share of the Australian government’s water fund. The total allocation to Western Australia out of that $2 billion water fund, and the three different programs within that fund, is $51.3 million. That is actually less than three per cent of that $2 billion water fund. I think it is an absolute disgrace that this state, which comprises one-third of the land mass and 10 per cent of the population of this nation, and which provides about one-third of the material exports of the whole of Australia, will be getting less than three per cent of the federal government’s Australian water fund. It behoves all members of this Parliament to stand up for Western Australia. Whether it is cricket, football or a range of other sports, I am always barracking for Western Australia. When it comes to this Parliament and making sure that the people of Western Australia get their fair share, that is certainly something that we should all stand up for. Western Australians have not been getting their fair share out of the Howard government. That is absolutely clear. I am astounded that the Leader of the Opposition would actually side with the commonwealth government against the interests of Western Australia. Only last night, on the ABC News at 7.00 o’clock, the Leader of the Opposition said - They’ve signed the national water initiative, they need to come up with projects that satisfy the criteria of the national water initiative, and they’ve failed on all fronts. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition is not aware of the Harvey Water cooperative, which has been lauded - Mr P.D. Omodei : Which was in place before the National Water Initiative was signed! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
I thank the member for his question. We can now, with the close of decision making by the federal government, look to what is Western Australia’s share of the Australian government’s water fund. The total allocation to Western Australia out of that $2 billion water fund, and the three different programs within that fund, is $51.3 million. That is actually less than three per cent of that $2 billion water fund. I think it is an absolute disgrace that this state, which comprises one-third of the land mass and 10 per cent of the population of this nation, and which provides about one-third of the material exports of the whole of Australia, will be getting less than three per cent of the federal government’s Australian water fund. It behoves all members of this Parliament to stand up for Western Australia. Whether it is cricket, football or a range of other sports, I am always barracking for Western Australia. When it comes to this Parliament and making sure that the people of Western Australia get their fair share, that is certainly something that we should all stand up for. Western Australians have not been getting their fair share out of the Howard government. That is absolutely clear. I am astounded that the Leader of the Opposition would actually side with the commonwealth government against the interests of Western Australia. Only last night, on the ABC News at 7.00 o’clock, the Leader of the Opposition said - They’ve signed the national water initiative, they need to come up with projects that satisfy the criteria of the national water initiative, and they’ve failed on all fronts. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition is not aware of the Harvey Water cooperative, which has been lauded - Mr P.D. Omodei : Which was in place before the National Water Initiative was signed! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : Which was in place before the National Water Initiative was signed! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Yes, but it needs money to be completed. Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : It is not a new project! Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : It does not have to be. Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? The Prime Minister and Malcolm Turnbull have gone around Australia and have given speeches in Brisbane about how good the Harvey Water cooperative is and what an ideal model it is. Other states have funded similar programs. Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : It was an initiative of the former government, not you. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : Why can the Leader of the Opposition not stand up for Western Australia? Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr P.D. Omodei : Why can’t you just do your job? Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : The Leader of the Opposition is sounding more and more like a quisling. He should stand up for Western Australia. Then he will not have this bloke so close with a knife in his back. Get a bit of status! Stand up for Western Australia! The Leader of the Opposition should not be a quisling. It is about time we got a fair share. Members of this side of the house will fight for Western Australia. It is a pity that members opposite are just quislings for the national government and do not stand up for Western Australia. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members!
The SPEAKER : Order, members!
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