❓ Opposition Leader Barnett questions Treasurer Ripper about alleged inconsistencies between Labor's pre-election financial plan and actual government spending, particularly regarding tax increases, budget overruns, and project delays. Ripper deflects, highlighting increased spending in key sectors and criticising the Opposition's lack of a credible financial plan.
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I refer the Treasurer to his outburst on financial management yesterday, his appalling conduct today and his reference to the seven-page financial plan that Labor released prior to the last state election. (1) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would increase taxes and charges by more than $1 billion over three years? (2) On which page of this financial plan does it state that government expenditure under Labor would consistently exceed budget estimates? (3) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would blow an extra $400 million on the southern rail link and that the project will not be completed on time? (4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER
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(1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(1) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would increase taxes and charges by more than $1 billion over three years? (2) On which page of this financial plan does it state that government expenditure under Labor would consistently exceed budget estimates? (3) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would blow an extra $400 million on the southern rail link and that the project will not be completed on time? (4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(2) On which page of this financial plan does it state that government expenditure under Labor would consistently exceed budget estimates? (3) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would blow an extra $400 million on the southern rail link and that the project will not be completed on time? (4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(3) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would blow an extra $400 million on the southern rail link and that the project will not be completed on time? (4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(1) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would increase taxes and charges by more than $1 billion over three years? (2) On which page of this financial plan does it state that government expenditure under Labor would consistently exceed budget estimates? (3) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would blow an extra $400 million on the southern rail link and that the project will not be completed on time? (4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(2) On which page of this financial plan does it state that government expenditure under Labor would consistently exceed budget estimates? (3) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would blow an extra $400 million on the southern rail link and that the project will not be completed on time? (4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(3) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would blow an extra $400 million on the southern rail link and that the project will not be completed on time? (4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(4) On which page of this financial plan does it state that Labor would allow the health budget to blow out by a further $54 million? Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
(1)-(4) It would appear that the Leader of the Opposition does not like the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than was spent when he was in charge of the finances as a member of the budget committee of the then Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $800 million a year more on health than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $457 million a year more on education and training than the previous Government. I am proud of the fact that we are spending $159 million a year more on the Western Australia Police Service than the previous Government. I am also proud of the fact that we are spending $72 million a year more on that very important area of disability services than the Court Government did in its last budget year. Clearly the Leader of the Opposition has been stung by calls that he be accountable. He is out there with a promise for everyone, with no plan to pay, no commitment to the AAA credit rating, no commitment to budget surpluses, no commitments on debt and no commitments on privatisation. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER: Order! Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: Listen to them squeal and protest. They hate it when the torch is applied to their bellies. They cannot stand it when they are subject to accountability and scrutiny. I welcome the Leader of the Opposition to what happens when the people have a choice. They look at the Government but they also look at the alternative Government. The Leader of the Opposition must come to terms with the fact that he is now under scrutiny and that his accountability must be honoured just as ours must be honoured. That is what happens in the run-up to an election. He has not come to terms with that new requirement. It is not enough to have a promise for everyone, and a whinge, knock, moan and negative complaint. A leader of an alternative Government must do more in the run-up to an election. He must show vision, have a plan and show that the plan is practical and can be financed. This Leader of the Opposition fails miserably all of those tests. When he is exposed and criticised, he complains, shouts, whinges and comes in here very grumpily. He obviously has not had a very good weekend because he cannot stand scrutiny. If he wants to be the Premier of this State, he must perform far better than he is at the moment and he must subject himself to some scrutiny. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Dawesville is usually well behaved. I reluctantly call him to order for the first time.
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