❓ Mr. McGowan questions Premier Court about the Perth convention and exhibition project, specifically regarding the probity audit and tender process. Premier Court deflects, suggesting the question be directed to the Minister for Tourism.
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I refer to the Perth convention and exhibition project and ask - (1) Is it true that two unsuccessful tenderers have refused to sign off on the probity audit of the project? (2) Is it true that the Premier has now been forced to reinstate the probity auditor to re-examine the process? If so, what specific issues are being examined by the probity auditor and do they include things like the successful tenderer failing to meet the minimum mandatory requirements and the Government’s decision to take equity in the project? Mr COURT
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(1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
(1) Is it true that two unsuccessful tenderers have refused to sign off on the probity audit of the project? (2) Is it true that the Premier has now been forced to reinstate the probity auditor to re-examine the process? If so, what specific issues are being examined by the probity auditor and do they include things like the successful tenderer failing to meet the minimum mandatory requirements and the Government’s decision to take equity in the project? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
(2) Is it true that the Premier has now been forced to reinstate the probity auditor to re-examine the process? If so, what specific issues are being examined by the probity auditor and do they include things like the successful tenderer failing to meet the minimum mandatory requirements and the Government’s decision to take equity in the project? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
If so, what specific issues are being examined by the probity auditor and do they include things like the successful tenderer failing to meet the minimum mandatory requirements and the Government’s decision to take equity in the project? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
(1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
(1) Is it true that two unsuccessful tenderers have refused to sign off on the probity audit of the project? (2) Is it true that the Premier has now been forced to reinstate the probity auditor to re-examine the process? If so, what specific issues are being examined by the probity auditor and do they include things like the successful tenderer failing to meet the minimum mandatory requirements and the Government’s decision to take equity in the project? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
(2) Is it true that the Premier has now been forced to reinstate the probity auditor to re-examine the process? If so, what specific issues are being examined by the probity auditor and do they include things like the successful tenderer failing to meet the minimum mandatory requirements and the Government’s decision to take equity in the project? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
If so, what specific issues are being examined by the probity auditor and do they include things like the successful tenderer failing to meet the minimum mandatory requirements and the Government’s decision to take equity in the project? Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT replied: (1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
(1)-(3) I suggest that the member do two things: Either he gives notice of the questions or asks them of the minister who is responsible for the project; that is, the Minister for Tourism. The Minister for Tourism is overseeing the project. I am only too prepared to answer the question, but, as I have said, the member should either ask the proper minister or give some notice of the question if he wants an answer. The member says that it is a pet project; I say that it is a worthwhile project. Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr McGowan interjected. Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: As I have said, if the member asks the question of the right minister, he will get the right answer. Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr McGowan: You reinstated the probity auditor, didn’t you? Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: I am not overseeing the project, but I will get the answer for the member. This project has the strong and outstanding support of the tourism industry. I have not met anyone in the tourism industry who does not support the project. The only people knocking the project are the members opposite. Every week I attend conventions - Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Several members interjected. Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: Members opposite would not know what a probity auditor was. I attend functions and conventions every week that are housed in inadequate facilities; they are simply not big enough. I went to a function last week where - Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr Kobelke: Does the end justify the means? Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: Yes, it does. A 2 500-seat venue is needed in this State to enable people to run these functions properly. The members opposite are a laughing stock because they oppose the establishment of a dedicated convention and exhibition centre in this State. It will be a magnificent facility when it is built. It will be utilised and it will be a huge boost to employment. Point of Order Mr McGOWAN: I asked the Premier a specific question - whether he reinstated the probity auditor. The Premier has failed to answer that question. I ask that the Premier answer the question. The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
The SPEAKER: It is an interesting point of view, but it is not a point of order. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr COURT: I told the member that I am not the minister overseeing the project, so I cannot reinstate a probity auditor. Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mrs Roberts: We do not need any more of the Premier’s rhetoric. Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
Mr COURT: The member for Midland will get one more piece of rhetoric: This project has the full support of UnionsWA.
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