❓ Mr. Woodhams questions the Premier about financial support for a Eucla family facing high costs to send their daughter to boarding school. The Premier acknowledges the issue but provides no concrete commitment, promising to look into the specific case.
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EDUCATION COSTS - EUCLA FAMILY
I refer to the case of a Eucla family, which is forced to undertake a 20-hour return trip by car to transport their high school-aged daughter to the nearest residential boarding facility at Esperance, which costs the family more than $2 200 a year after any available subsidies. (1) What action will the government take to ensure that, in the absence of commercial transport options, the family is financially able to give their daughter the opportunity to complete a high school education? (2) Will the Premier increase the 18.38c a kilometre rate paid under the student subsidised travel scheme to a rate that is more in line with the real cost of private transport? (3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
I refer to the case of a Eucla family, which is forced to undertake a 20-hour return trip by car to transport their high school-aged daughter to the nearest residential boarding facility at Esperance, which costs the family more than $2 200 a year after any available subsidies. (1) What action will the government take to ensure that, in the absence of commercial transport options, the family is financially able to give their daughter the opportunity to complete a high school education? (2) Will the Premier increase the 18.38c a kilometre rate paid under the student subsidised travel scheme to a rate that is more in line with the real cost of private transport? (3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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(1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(1) What action will the government take to ensure that, in the absence of commercial transport options, the family is financially able to give their daughter the opportunity to complete a high school education? (2) Will the Premier increase the 18.38c a kilometre rate paid under the student subsidised travel scheme to a rate that is more in line with the real cost of private transport? (3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(2) Will the Premier increase the 18.38c a kilometre rate paid under the student subsidised travel scheme to a rate that is more in line with the real cost of private transport? (3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(1) What action will the government take to ensure that, in the absence of commercial transport options, the family is financially able to give their daughter the opportunity to complete a high school education? (2) Will the Premier increase the 18.38c a kilometre rate paid under the student subsidised travel scheme to a rate that is more in line with the real cost of private transport? (3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(2) Will the Premier increase the 18.38c a kilometre rate paid under the student subsidised travel scheme to a rate that is more in line with the real cost of private transport? (3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(3) As the family cannot complete the trip without stopping overnight in Esperance, will the Premier consider providing an overnight accommodation allowance to offset this additional cost? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
(1)-(3) I thank the member for Greenough for the question and some notice of it. Unfortunately, member for Greenough, it was not quite enough notice to enable me to get some detail. However, in general terms, I will respond in this way. I recognise that some families face a particular burden in trying to educate their children because of the distances they need to travel and the accommodation costs. As I recall, when I was the Minister for Education we increased the allowance for students who need to use boarding facilities. In this case, if the member will give me some indulgence, I will see whether there is some easy answer and some alleviation can be provided for this particular problem. Is that sufficient? Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr G. Woodhams : Yes. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : While I am speaking about education, I acknowledge the arrival in the public gallery of the principal of Mirrabooka Senior High School, Mr Armando Giglia, and some staff and students. Mr Giglia is one of the stars of the public education system, and I welcome him to Parliament House. I also thank the member for Greenough for this opportunity. There is one other thing I would like to try to correct while I am on my feet. As he is, like me, a Subiaco football supporter, I am sure he will indulge me. Oobie, doobie - Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr G. Woodhams : Come on Subi! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thank you. That cry was sadly absent from the magnificent victory of Subiaco Football Club on the weekend. On page 42 of the Western Australian Football League grand final budget document there was a photograph of my boyhood hero, none other than Austin “Ocker” Robertson, the greatest full-forward Western Australia has every produced, showing his brilliant kicking style. I make this correction with a great deal of humility. I shared space at the football game with the member for Murdoch. As I indicated to Parliament once before, the member for Murdoch played at least a couple of times against Austin Robertson. On one of those occasions, Austin Robertson kicked no fewer than 15 goals. However, I do not want to become established fact what was supposed to be a joke when I spoke about this previously. The member for Murdoch was not the direct opponent of the mighty Austin Robertson throughout that 15-goal slaughter of East Fremantle Football Club. He was moved on to him after the great full-forward had kicked his first 12 goals and, therefore, cannot be blamed for any more than three of Austin Robertson’s goals! The member for Murdoch told me that Eddie Donnes was the unfortunate victim of the first 12 of Austin Robertson’s goals. I hope the member for Murdoch will accept that apology and correction because I do not want his fans from his days of yore to think any less of him than they should! Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
Mr T.R. Sprigg : My only claim to fame in football!
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