❓ Opposition questions the Premier on public transport crisis following the rejection of Labor's railcar promise. Premier deflects, blaming Labor's economic management and highlighting government initiatives to improve transport capacity.
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METROPOLITAN RAILWAYS — NEW RAILCARs
Further to the government’s decision to reject the implementation of Labor’s election promise to order 30 new railcars, I ask — (1) What plans does the government have to alleviate the crisis in urban public transport? (2) When will rail commuters get a decent service to and from work? (3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT
Further to the government’s decision to reject the implementation of Labor’s election promise to order 30 new railcars, I ask — (1) What plans does the government have to alleviate the crisis in urban public transport? (2) When will rail commuters get a decent service to and from work? (3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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(1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(1) What plans does the government have to alleviate the crisis in urban public transport? (2) When will rail commuters get a decent service to and from work? (3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(2) When will rail commuters get a decent service to and from work? (3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(1) What plans does the government have to alleviate the crisis in urban public transport? (2) When will rail commuters get a decent service to and from work? (3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(2) When will rail commuters get a decent service to and from work? (3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(3) Does the Premier accept — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
The SPEAKER : Members! Leader of the Opposition, take a seat. As I recall it, I gave the call to the Leader of the Opposition; I did not give it to anybody else in this place to ask a question. Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : The question continues — (3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(3) Does the Premier accept his transport minister’s claim that train overcrowding is actually the fault of the passengers? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
(1)–(3) It is a shock to me that we did not implement the Australian Labor Party’s election promise! Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr T.R. Buswell : What happened? Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know. Am I on the wrong side? I am confused. What a silly, silly proposition. Labor did not win the election, and we just saw, with the example of this document referred to by the Minister for Health, that it still cannot tell the truth. As long as the opposition does not tell the truth to the people of this state, they will not treat it seriously. The reality is that there is an increase in congestion on our roads; there is an increase in congestion on public transport. Why? Has the population soared? No, so why could it be? What has suddenly changed? What has changed is that the economy of this state is now active—people are out travelling, they are working, they are doing business—that is what is happening. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
The SPEAKER : I am glad to see that members are all enthusiastic. I would not mind a little less enthusiasm from some members in this place on occasions, so I can hear the Premier’s answer. Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : When the Labor Party was in government it was not worth it for some business people in this state to get out of bed in the morning, because of the inept government that we had from those opposite. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I say well done to the Minister for Transport for unlocking the shed and finding 12 railcars. My advice is to look in more sheds; there might be more railcars. The minister brought those 12 railcars immediately into service; they were in a shed. This government has construction work underway to extend the railway to the north and is looking at options to expand the capacity of the freeway. Indeed, the minister has already announced some expansion of capacity on the southern leg of the freeway. This government recognises that because there is heightened economic activity in this state — Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr W.J. Johnston interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I do not know why the member at the back is laughing. He is the clown prince of this Parliament; he is the most disliked, distrusted member in this chamber, and no-one will ever challenge him for that role! The member’s own colleagues will not even sit next to him! Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
Yes, there is pressure on our public transport system, there is pressure on our road system, and I think every person in this state has seen this. Therefore, this government will make decisions in our budget and in subsequent budgets to improve both road capacity and public transport capacity.
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