❓ The Premier outlines the Government's policy of not lending credibility to One Nation due to their divisive and backward-looking policies, criticising the Leader of the Opposition's perceived shift in stance on One Nation preferences.
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ONE NATION, CREDIBILITY 469. Mr WHITELY to the Premier: I refer to the Leader of the Opposition’s continuing flirtation with One Nation. What is the Government’s policy on lending credibility to One Nation? Dr GALLOP
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The Government is determined to not lend any credibility to One Nation because its policies are divisive and backward looking. I agree with the former Deputy Premier and current Senate candidate on this subject. Western Australia and Australia must go forward and not backwards on issues including overseas investment to create new jobs in our country, our marvellous multicultural policies, and gun laws that were established in our community to provide safety for all citizens. One Nation is regressive and reactionary; it wants to take us back. The community must make a stand. Last year, the then Minister for Resources Development, who is the current Leader of the Opposition, was totally opposed to any preference deal. He said on an ABC radio program of 27 October that given its history and policies, he did not support One Nation. He did not believe that the Liberal Party should do anything to add credibility to One Nation or to improve One Nation’s electoral prospects. He then went on to say that it would be morally wrong to consider a preference deal with One Nation. We are now seeing a convenient conversion by the Leader of the Opposition. He refuses to give a commitment to put One Nation last on how-to-vote cards. He has gone from considering it a question of morality to one of convenience. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
ONE NATION, CREDIBILITY
I refer to the Leader of the Opposition’s continuing flirtation with One Nation. What is the Government’s policy on lending credibility to One Nation? Dr GALLOP replied: The Government is determined to not lend any credibility to One Nation because its policies are divisive and backward looking. I agree with the former Deputy Premier and current Senate candidate on this subject. Western Australia and Australia must go forward and not backwards on issues including overseas investment to create new jobs in our country, our marvellous multicultural policies, and gun laws that were established in our community to provide safety for all citizens. One Nation is regressive and reactionary; it wants to take us back. The community must make a stand. Last year, the then Minister for Resources Development, who is the current Leader of the Opposition, was totally opposed to any preference deal. He said on an ABC radio program of 27 October that given its history and policies, he did not support One Nation. He did not believe that the Liberal Party should do anything to add credibility to One Nation or to improve One Nation’s electoral prospects. He then went on to say that it would be morally wrong to consider a preference deal with One Nation. We are now seeing a convenient conversion by the Leader of the Opposition. He refuses to give a commitment to put One Nation last on how-to-vote cards. He has gone from considering it a question of morality to one of convenience. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Dr GALLOP replied: The Government is determined to not lend any credibility to One Nation because its policies are divisive and backward looking. I agree with the former Deputy Premier and current Senate candidate on this subject. Western Australia and Australia must go forward and not backwards on issues including overseas investment to create new jobs in our country, our marvellous multicultural policies, and gun laws that were established in our community to provide safety for all citizens. One Nation is regressive and reactionary; it wants to take us back. The community must make a stand. Last year, the then Minister for Resources Development, who is the current Leader of the Opposition, was totally opposed to any preference deal. He said on an ABC radio program of 27 October that given its history and policies, he did not support One Nation. He did not believe that the Liberal Party should do anything to add credibility to One Nation or to improve One Nation’s electoral prospects. He then went on to say that it would be morally wrong to consider a preference deal with One Nation. We are now seeing a convenient conversion by the Leader of the Opposition. He refuses to give a commitment to put One Nation last on how-to-vote cards. He has gone from considering it a question of morality to one of convenience. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The Government is determined to not lend any credibility to One Nation because its policies are divisive and backward looking. I agree with the former Deputy Premier and current Senate candidate on this subject. Western Australia and Australia must go forward and not backwards on issues including overseas investment to create new jobs in our country, our marvellous multicultural policies, and gun laws that were established in our community to provide safety for all citizens. One Nation is regressive and reactionary; it wants to take us back. The community must make a stand. Last year, the then Minister for Resources Development, who is the current Leader of the Opposition, was totally opposed to any preference deal. He said on an ABC radio program of 27 October that given its history and policies, he did not support One Nation. He did not believe that the Liberal Party should do anything to add credibility to One Nation or to improve One Nation’s electoral prospects. He then went on to say that it would be morally wrong to consider a preference deal with One Nation. We are now seeing a convenient conversion by the Leader of the Opposition. He refuses to give a commitment to put One Nation last on how-to-vote cards. He has gone from considering it a question of morality to one of convenience. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
ONE NATION, CREDIBILITY
I refer to the Leader of the Opposition’s continuing flirtation with One Nation. What is the Government’s policy on lending credibility to One Nation? Dr GALLOP replied: The Government is determined to not lend any credibility to One Nation because its policies are divisive and backward looking. I agree with the former Deputy Premier and current Senate candidate on this subject. Western Australia and Australia must go forward and not backwards on issues including overseas investment to create new jobs in our country, our marvellous multicultural policies, and gun laws that were established in our community to provide safety for all citizens. One Nation is regressive and reactionary; it wants to take us back. The community must make a stand. Last year, the then Minister for Resources Development, who is the current Leader of the Opposition, was totally opposed to any preference deal. He said on an ABC radio program of 27 October that given its history and policies, he did not support One Nation. He did not believe that the Liberal Party should do anything to add credibility to One Nation or to improve One Nation’s electoral prospects. He then went on to say that it would be morally wrong to consider a preference deal with One Nation. We are now seeing a convenient conversion by the Leader of the Opposition. He refuses to give a commitment to put One Nation last on how-to-vote cards. He has gone from considering it a question of morality to one of convenience. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Dr GALLOP replied: The Government is determined to not lend any credibility to One Nation because its policies are divisive and backward looking. I agree with the former Deputy Premier and current Senate candidate on this subject. Western Australia and Australia must go forward and not backwards on issues including overseas investment to create new jobs in our country, our marvellous multicultural policies, and gun laws that were established in our community to provide safety for all citizens. One Nation is regressive and reactionary; it wants to take us back. The community must make a stand. Last year, the then Minister for Resources Development, who is the current Leader of the Opposition, was totally opposed to any preference deal. He said on an ABC radio program of 27 October that given its history and policies, he did not support One Nation. He did not believe that the Liberal Party should do anything to add credibility to One Nation or to improve One Nation’s electoral prospects. He then went on to say that it would be morally wrong to consider a preference deal with One Nation. We are now seeing a convenient conversion by the Leader of the Opposition. He refuses to give a commitment to put One Nation last on how-to-vote cards. He has gone from considering it a question of morality to one of convenience. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The Government is determined to not lend any credibility to One Nation because its policies are divisive and backward looking. I agree with the former Deputy Premier and current Senate candidate on this subject. Western Australia and Australia must go forward and not backwards on issues including overseas investment to create new jobs in our country, our marvellous multicultural policies, and gun laws that were established in our community to provide safety for all citizens. One Nation is regressive and reactionary; it wants to take us back. The community must make a stand. Last year, the then Minister for Resources Development, who is the current Leader of the Opposition, was totally opposed to any preference deal. He said on an ABC radio program of 27 October that given its history and policies, he did not support One Nation. He did not believe that the Liberal Party should do anything to add credibility to One Nation or to improve One Nation’s electoral prospects. He then went on to say that it would be morally wrong to consider a preference deal with One Nation. We are now seeing a convenient conversion by the Leader of the Opposition. He refuses to give a commitment to put One Nation last on how-to-vote cards. He has gone from considering it a question of morality to one of convenience. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition now says that this debate about One Nation preferences is a ridiculous academic debate. Last year it was a significant moral issue and now it is a ridiculous academic debate. What does that tell us? It tells us about the position of the Leader of the Opposition in his party. Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Mr Barnett and Mr Hyde interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The SPEAKER: Order, member for Perth and the Leader of the Opposition! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, repeated interjections on the same point are pretty pointless. Once you have made your point, I ask you to not continue repeating the same interjection several times. Member for Perth, that sort of interjection is inappropriate. Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
Dr GALLOP: The Leader of the Opposition last year said that this was a basic moral political issue. He has shifted 180 degrees, and is contemplating a deal with One Nation. It undermines the credibility of his party, and it indicates the weakness of his leadership. I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
I mention another subject relating to community standards and flexibility in politics. The member for Nedlands will find this interesting. There are occasions in politics when we must be a little flexible with the rules. Members will be aware that in Western Australia, living individuals should not be considered for the naming of reserves. The mayor of the City of Nedlands contacted me about this because his council has a proposal to name a reserve after Sir Charles Court. That is not possible under the criteria laid down by the geographic names committee of the previous Government. However, the Cabinet has considered the issue, and, as a mark of respect of the excellent service Sir Charles Court has given to this State over many years, it has written to the City of Nedlands and said that it is proud that a reserve will be named after that great Western Australian.
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