❓ Mr. Barron-Sullivan questions Premier Gallop regarding the lack of a comprehensive report and substantial public interest case submitted to the National Competition Council (NCC) concerning retail trading hours, despite a 10-month review. Premier Gallop defends his actions, citing discussions with key figures and accusing the NCC of a narrow view.
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My question has nothing to do with China. I refer the Premier to documents tabled last week by the Treasurer purporting to be the formal public interest submission to the National Competition Council supporting the Government’s decision on retail trading hours. (1) Why did the Premier fail to produce a comprehensive report detailing the findings and recommendations of his Government’s 10-month review process? (2) Why did the Premier fail to prepare and submit to the NCC a substantial public interest case supporting the status quo? (3) With up to $70 million at stake, and after a 10-month review process, how does the Premier explain that all he had to show the National Competition Council in support of regulated trading was a brief three-page letter? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(1) Why did the Premier fail to produce a comprehensive report detailing the findings and recommendations of his Government’s 10-month review process? (2) Why did the Premier fail to prepare and submit to the NCC a substantial public interest case supporting the status quo? (3) With up to $70 million at stake, and after a 10-month review process, how does the Premier explain that all he had to show the National Competition Council in support of regulated trading was a brief three-page letter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(2) Why did the Premier fail to prepare and submit to the NCC a substantial public interest case supporting the status quo? (3) With up to $70 million at stake, and after a 10-month review process, how does the Premier explain that all he had to show the National Competition Council in support of regulated trading was a brief three-page letter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(3) With up to $70 million at stake, and after a 10-month review process, how does the Premier explain that all he had to show the National Competition Council in support of regulated trading was a brief three-page letter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(1) Why did the Premier fail to produce a comprehensive report detailing the findings and recommendations of his Government’s 10-month review process? (2) Why did the Premier fail to prepare and submit to the NCC a substantial public interest case supporting the status quo? (3) With up to $70 million at stake, and after a 10-month review process, how does the Premier explain that all he had to show the National Competition Council in support of regulated trading was a brief three-page letter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(2) Why did the Premier fail to prepare and submit to the NCC a substantial public interest case supporting the status quo? (3) With up to $70 million at stake, and after a 10-month review process, how does the Premier explain that all he had to show the National Competition Council in support of regulated trading was a brief three-page letter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(3) With up to $70 million at stake, and after a 10-month review process, how does the Premier explain that all he had to show the National Competition Council in support of regulated trading was a brief three-page letter? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
(1)-(3) I am not sure that the member for Mitchell inhabits the same world that I do. Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Mr C.J. Barnett: I am sure he doesn’t. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I have met with the former head of the National Competition Council, Mr Graham Samuel, and argued these points at length with him. Last Thursday I met also with the federal Treasurer and argued these points at length with him. We have made submissions to the National Competition Council on the public interest argument for the trading hours package that we put forward. It is clear to me - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Where is it? Will you table it? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is clear to me that the National Competition Council and the federal Treasurer have a blinkered view of these issues. They think economic rationalism equals the public interest. We told Mr Graham Samuel and the federal Treasurer that we need economic reform but that it must be tempered by social considerations. That is exactly what we have done. Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Where is your case? Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The member for Mitchell can try to play these political games, but I have argued the case for Western Australia with Graham Samuel and with Peter Costello. Peter Costello and the National Competition Council are causing the problems for Western Australia. It is about time the Opposition defended the people of Western Australia and supported the Government in making a case to Peter Costello and the NCC.
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