❓ Question on Notice regarding the Esperance lead contamination clean-up. The Premier accuses the previous Labor government of negligence and highlights the current Liberal-National government's actions in resolving the issue and investing in port safety.
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ESPERANCE LEAD CONTAMINATION
The previous Labor government presided over one of the worst environmental disasters in Western Australian history with the lead contamination of Esperance. Despite the seriousness of the contamination, Labor left families exposed to risk by leaving 9 000 tonnes of lead stranded at the Esperance port. Can the Premier please update the house on the progress that the Liberal-National government has made on cleaning up the previous government’s mess? Mr C.J. BARNETT
The previous Labor government presided over one of the worst environmental disasters in Western Australian history with the lead contamination of Esperance. Despite the seriousness of the contamination, Labor left families exposed to risk by leaving 9 000 tonnes of lead stranded at the Esperance port. Can the Premier please update the house on the progress that the Liberal-National government has made on cleaning up the previous government’s mess? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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I thank the member for the question, and I am very conscious of his involvement in areas of emergency services, which is what this involved. Under the previous government, we had two years of denial, neglect and then indifference—indifference to perhaps the second worst contamination issue in this state’s history. There was absolute indifference. The previous government did not want to know about it. It was only members on this side of the house who raised the issue, which led to an inquiry by a committee that was chaired by the now Deputy Premier. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the member for the question, and I am very conscious of his involvement in areas of emergency services, which is what this involved. Under the previous government, we had two years of denial, neglect and then indifference—indifference to perhaps the second worst contamination issue in this state’s history. There was absolute indifference. The previous government did not want to know about it. It was only members on this side of the house who raised the issue, which led to an inquiry by a committee that was chaired by the now Deputy Premier. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
I thank the member for the question, and I am very conscious of his involvement in areas of emergency services, which is what this involved. Under the previous government, we had two years of denial, neglect and then indifference—indifference to perhaps the second worst contamination issue in this state’s history. There was absolute indifference. The previous government did not want to know about it. It was only members on this side of the house who raised the issue, which led to an inquiry by a committee that was chaired by the now Deputy Premier. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the member for the question, and I am very conscious of his involvement in areas of emergency services, which is what this involved. Under the previous government, we had two years of denial, neglect and then indifference—indifference to perhaps the second worst contamination issue in this state’s history. There was absolute indifference. The previous government did not want to know about it. It was only members on this side of the house who raised the issue, which led to an inquiry by a committee that was chaired by the now Deputy Premier. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
I thank the member for the question, and I am very conscious of his involvement in areas of emergency services, which is what this involved. Under the previous government, we had two years of denial, neglect and then indifference—indifference to perhaps the second worst contamination issue in this state’s history. There was absolute indifference. The previous government did not want to know about it. It was only members on this side of the house who raised the issue, which led to an inquiry by a committee that was chaired by the now Deputy Premier. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
The SPEAKER : Some people have come back with renewed enthusiasm, which is always good to see. I formally call to order for the first time the member for Armadale. Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : There was denial, negligence and indifference. Contrast that with the hands-on approach of this government—the Minister for Environment, the Minister for Transport, me as Premier, and the Minister for Regional Development. We all went down there and became involved. We rolled up our sleeves and dealt with the issue. I am sure that members—particularly the member for Roe, who has represented his constituents throughout this issue—will be delighted to know that yesterday a ship left Esperance with 329 containers on board, containing the last of the 9 000 tonnes of stranded lead carbonate, the legacy of the Labor government. This government arranged for the stranded lead carbonate to be transported by ship in double-sealed containers and there were no lead traces during the process of bagging, containerisation and shipping. Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan : We were waiting for the EPA. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The previous government was waiting for anything! It was in denial. It was in a steady transition from denial, to negligence, to indifference. For two years the lead sat at the Esperance port. This government has dealt with it. The lead has gone and the township will now be cleaned, at a cost of perhaps up to $10 000 per house. This government has budgeted $20 million for the clean-up process. Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr P. Papalia : What are you doing about the nickel? Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : What are we doing about the nickel; the member comes in on cue. The government, through the Minister for Transport, will soon be announcing details of significant investment in making the port safe for the export of nickel. It is the world’s largest export point for nickel and it will be made safe. To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
To reassure the population of Esperance and the member for Roe: members of that community can now put this disastrous period in the past and get on with their lives and restoring the standing of Esperance as a beautiful and safe place and a lovely tourist destination.
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