❓ Mr. Catania asks about capital works in schools during the summer holiday. The Minister responds, highlighting current projects and criticising the previous Labor government's performance.
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KARRATHA EDUCATION AND TRAINING CAMPUS
I was pleased to join the minister on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million facility for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. Under the Liberal–National government, a record investment of more than $1 billion has been put into the state education system. It is finally getting the attention it deserves. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members, as I have said in this place before—I will say it again today—if you want question time to continue, at least give me, in the first instance, a chance to hear the question being asked, let alone the minister of whom the question is being asked. Member for North West, I ask you to start again. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE
I was pleased to join the minister on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million facility for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. Under the Liberal–National government, a record investment of more than $1 billion has been put into the state education system. It is finally getting the attention it deserves. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members, as I have said in this place before—I will say it again today—if you want question time to continue, at least give me, in the first instance, a chance to hear the question being asked, let alone the minister of whom the question is being asked. Member for North West, I ask you to start again. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE
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I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members, as I have said in this place before—I will say it again today—if you want question time to continue, at least give me, in the first instance, a chance to hear the question being asked, let alone the minister of whom the question is being asked. Member for North West, I ask you to start again. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : Members, as I have said in this place before—I will say it again today—if you want question time to continue, at least give me, in the first instance, a chance to hear the question being asked, let alone the minister of whom the question is being asked. Member for North West, I ask you to start again. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members, as I have said in this place before—I will say it again today—if you want question time to continue, at least give me, in the first instance, a chance to hear the question being asked, let alone the minister of whom the question is being asked. Member for North West, I ask you to start again. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : Members, as I have said in this place before—I will say it again today—if you want question time to continue, at least give me, in the first instance, a chance to hear the question being asked, let alone the minister of whom the question is being asked. Member for North West, I ask you to start again. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : The member for Cannington has been a member of this house long enough to know that he should not interject when a member is asking a question. I formally call him to order for the first time. Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr V.A. CATANIA : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I will start again. I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I was pleased to join the Minister for Education on 19 February to open the Karratha Education and Training Campus, a $30.7 million project for year 11 and 12 students at Karratha Senior High School. I am proud to be a part of the Liberal–National government, which is delivering a record investment in schools across the state. Will the minister update the house on the capital works that have taken place in our schools during the recent summer holiday period? Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I thank the member for North West for his question. Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Indeed, it was an exceptional day in Karratha on 19 March with the opening of the first stage of the Karratha Education and Training Campus. I take this opportunity to comment on the start of the school year and note that schools were fully staffed. It is just three years since the Labor government was more than 260 classroom teachers short on day one of the school year. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, members. Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr M. McGowan : Isn’t that the school we built? Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : I opened it. We finished it for the previous government. Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : There is nothing quite like the Leader of the Opposition — Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr M. McGowan : What a fibber you are! Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member for Rockingham knows that that comment is totally unparliamentary. He should apologise. Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker, earlier today when the Minister for Education used that phrase about the member for Pilbara, you ruled that it was not unparliamentary. I used the exact same form of words. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : Mr Speaker, earlier today you said that the Minister for Education said that the Member for Pilbara—or whatever his seat somewhere up the north west is called—said a small fib. She did not call him a fibber. The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : I will rule on this matter. I understand the interplay between the member for Rockingham and the Minister for Education. I am aware of the comment that he made in this instance. I will not ask him to withdraw. Given the context of previous conversations in the house, I will rule it in order. However, I will make a judgement about this issue whenever it occurs, and if there is consistent abuse of that phrase by members from both sides of the house, I may make a different decision. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr E. CONSTABLE : Talking of fibbing, I was listening to the Leader of the Opposition’s speech yesterday when he referred to the 65 schools that were opened by the previous Labor government. In fact, the number was 48, because 18 schools were built by the previous Liberal government. It is absolutely true that from one government to the next, we do not stop one building program to start another one. We continue each other’s building programs and I give — Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr E.S. Ripper : So all these ones you’re opening now you count as ours! Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : They are all of ours; they are yours and mine, Leader of the Opposition. Both the previous Liberal and Labor governments can take credit for the 65 schools to which the Leader of the Opposition referred. It is absolutely the case that currently there is an unprecedented capital works program going on in schools around the state. The program has received $400 million in state funding, $350 million of which was promised in the lead-up to the last election. I am pleased to say that all projects that had been started previously and that are being started presently—under construction and being planned—are on time and coming in on or slightly under budget. Perhaps that is a lesson to those who came before us about getting projects completed on time and on budget. Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr R.F. Johnson : She’s missing now! Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : That is a pity, because I was going to point out that this year we are planning and designing secondary schools to the value of $326 million. These schools include Governor Stirling Senior High School at a cost of $63 million, which will be ready for occupation in 2013; Baldivis Secondary College; stage 2 of Ashdale Secondary College; stage 2 of Atwell College; Applecross Senior High School, at a cost of $56 million; and Butler senior high school. Those are just the high schools that are currently being planned; they will be ready, I am sure, on time and on budget. Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr T.G. Stephens : Why did you shut down Swanleigh? Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : Swanleigh is a privately owned organisation. Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Didn’t you know that? Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : The decision to close it was made by the Anglican Church board. Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr C.J. Barnett : You didn’t even know who ran Swanleigh! Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : The member does not even know who owns it, who runs it and who makes the decisions about it! He has no idea! Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : Stage 1 of Karratha Senior High School, catering for years 11 and 12, has been opened. It is a beautiful facility, which is co-located with TAFE. It was opened last month, as the member for North West said, and planning for stage 2, which will cost just under $50 million, is now underway. We hope that stage will be complete by late 2011. Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Also in Karratha, I had the pleasure of turning the first sod for the Tambrey childcare centre, which will open in July this year with places for 120 children. What a great facility! It is co-located on the Tambrey Primary School site, which will allow a one-stop shop for working parents who have children at that primary school. Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Ms M.M. Quirk : We did that! Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : No, the former government did not do it; it is a partnership between this government, the federal government and Woodside. It is a wonderful partnership between those three groups. Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Ms M.M. Quirk : Yes, good; thank you for mentioning that, instead of taking the credit for it. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : I did not take the credit for it; I am quite happy to tell members how it is being funded. I could go on with a long, long list of schools that are being planned or are under construction. Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Mr T.G. Stephens : You’re the worst education minister ever! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, if you want to ask a question in this place, I will always give you the opportunity to ask it. But continual interjecting on this particular day is going to cause me to formally call you to order for the first time. Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
Dr E. CONSTABLE : I would like to mention the Building the Education Revolution funding as well, as it is making a huge difference, particularly in our primary schools, and will do so for many years to come. In relation to the Primary Schools for the 21st Century program, 93 per cent of contracts have been awarded for 621 schools. Work has commenced on 312 of those schools, and all the works are on schedule for completion by June 2012. In relation to science and language building upgrades in our high schools, 92 per cent of those contracts have been awarded for 23 schools. We expect the completion of all of those contracts that have been awarded by June to July this year, which will make a huge difference to our high schools. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Department of Education’s infrastructure department under the leadership of James Thom for the extraordinary job that he has been doing this year with the record spend of over $1 billion on our schools.
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