❓ Premier Gallop outlines the government's strategy to leverage the new Emirates flight route for tourism, trade, and job creation, highlighting projected economic benefits and contrasting it with the opposition's stance. Includes plans for a new trade office in Dubai.
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What action has the Premier taken to capitalise on the new Emirates airline Dubai to Perth link? Dr GALLOP
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As I announced in January, the arrangement with Emirates airline will provide a major boost for the State’s tourism industry, open up new trade opportunities with the Middle East and indirectly create up to 200 jobs. It is estimated that nearly 1 000 visitors a week will arrive in Perth on board the Emirates B777-200 series aircraft. The airline will operate four services between Perth and Dubai each week. This move is expected to generate $45 million to $55 million in visitor spending in Western Australia each year as well as significant export earnings for the State. The potential for direct exports of perishables from Western Australia to Dubai has been estimated at $28 million a year. There will also be a new market for local wine and food products to be exported for use in Dubai hotels, which present a huge growth opportunity. Western Australian trade with the United Arab Emirates totals $480 million, and the Government’s aim is to double that figure. That will lead to the creation of new jobs and opportunities not only in Perth but also in non-metropolitan Western Australia, because of the clear link with our agricultural industries. Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Dr GALLOP replied: As I announced in January, the arrangement with Emirates airline will provide a major boost for the State’s tourism industry, open up new trade opportunities with the Middle East and indirectly create up to 200 jobs. It is estimated that nearly 1 000 visitors a week will arrive in Perth on board the Emirates B777-200 series aircraft. The airline will operate four services between Perth and Dubai each week. This move is expected to generate $45 million to $55 million in visitor spending in Western Australia each year as well as significant export earnings for the State. The potential for direct exports of perishables from Western Australia to Dubai has been estimated at $28 million a year. There will also be a new market for local wine and food products to be exported for use in Dubai hotels, which present a huge growth opportunity. Western Australian trade with the United Arab Emirates totals $480 million, and the Government’s aim is to double that figure. That will lead to the creation of new jobs and opportunities not only in Perth but also in non-metropolitan Western Australia, because of the clear link with our agricultural industries. Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
As I announced in January, the arrangement with Emirates airline will provide a major boost for the State’s tourism industry, open up new trade opportunities with the Middle East and indirectly create up to 200 jobs. It is estimated that nearly 1 000 visitors a week will arrive in Perth on board the Emirates B777-200 series aircraft. The airline will operate four services between Perth and Dubai each week. This move is expected to generate $45 million to $55 million in visitor spending in Western Australia each year as well as significant export earnings for the State. The potential for direct exports of perishables from Western Australia to Dubai has been estimated at $28 million a year. There will also be a new market for local wine and food products to be exported for use in Dubai hotels, which present a huge growth opportunity. Western Australian trade with the United Arab Emirates totals $480 million, and the Government’s aim is to double that figure. That will lead to the creation of new jobs and opportunities not only in Perth but also in non-metropolitan Western Australia, because of the clear link with our agricultural industries. Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
The potential for direct exports of perishables from Western Australia to Dubai has been estimated at $28 million a year. There will also be a new market for local wine and food products to be exported for use in Dubai hotels, which present a huge growth opportunity. Western Australian trade with the United Arab Emirates totals $480 million, and the Government’s aim is to double that figure. That will lead to the creation of new jobs and opportunities not only in Perth but also in non-metropolitan Western Australia, because of the clear link with our agricultural industries. Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Dr GALLOP replied: As I announced in January, the arrangement with Emirates airline will provide a major boost for the State’s tourism industry, open up new trade opportunities with the Middle East and indirectly create up to 200 jobs. It is estimated that nearly 1 000 visitors a week will arrive in Perth on board the Emirates B777-200 series aircraft. The airline will operate four services between Perth and Dubai each week. This move is expected to generate $45 million to $55 million in visitor spending in Western Australia each year as well as significant export earnings for the State. The potential for direct exports of perishables from Western Australia to Dubai has been estimated at $28 million a year. There will also be a new market for local wine and food products to be exported for use in Dubai hotels, which present a huge growth opportunity. Western Australian trade with the United Arab Emirates totals $480 million, and the Government’s aim is to double that figure. That will lead to the creation of new jobs and opportunities not only in Perth but also in non-metropolitan Western Australia, because of the clear link with our agricultural industries. Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
As I announced in January, the arrangement with Emirates airline will provide a major boost for the State’s tourism industry, open up new trade opportunities with the Middle East and indirectly create up to 200 jobs. It is estimated that nearly 1 000 visitors a week will arrive in Perth on board the Emirates B777-200 series aircraft. The airline will operate four services between Perth and Dubai each week. This move is expected to generate $45 million to $55 million in visitor spending in Western Australia each year as well as significant export earnings for the State. The potential for direct exports of perishables from Western Australia to Dubai has been estimated at $28 million a year. There will also be a new market for local wine and food products to be exported for use in Dubai hotels, which present a huge growth opportunity. Western Australian trade with the United Arab Emirates totals $480 million, and the Government’s aim is to double that figure. That will lead to the creation of new jobs and opportunities not only in Perth but also in non-metropolitan Western Australia, because of the clear link with our agricultural industries. Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
The potential for direct exports of perishables from Western Australia to Dubai has been estimated at $28 million a year. There will also be a new market for local wine and food products to be exported for use in Dubai hotels, which present a huge growth opportunity. Western Australian trade with the United Arab Emirates totals $480 million, and the Government’s aim is to double that figure. That will lead to the creation of new jobs and opportunities not only in Perth but also in non-metropolitan Western Australia, because of the clear link with our agricultural industries. Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Dubai provides an excellent stepping-stone into the lucrative European and Middle Eastern markets. This is a very important government initiative. I was pleased to announce earlier today that, to enhance that initiative and to ensure that we enjoy the benefits that will be generated by the air link the Government has successfully negotiated, we will establish an international trade office in Dubai. That office will provide a key link to build on the opportunities created by the new United Arab Emirates to Perth airline schedule. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is focusing on a new growth area in the world economy and has negotiated an airline route agreement to facilitate expansion. That approach is in stark contrast to the position taken by the Opposition’s spokesperson on tourism. She criticised the Government for spending money to ensure we gain benefits from that trade link. She has taken on board - Point of Order Mr BARNETT: I request that the Premier refer to the member by her proper title and be respectful. The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: It is appropriate to identify a member using his or her electorate when that member is not a formal office holder. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr GALLOP: I am staggered by that point of order. The member for Nedlands intervened in this debate as the opposition spokesperson on tourism. She criticises this Government because it wants to expand tourism. She must be the only tourism spokesperson in Australia who works to hinder the expansion of tourism markets. Western Australia has tremendous - Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Several members interjected. Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
Dr GALLOP: We were so secretive about this that we published information about it in the midyear review. This Government is committed to expanding markets for Western Australian businesses. It is in tune with what is happening in the world. That highlights the attitude of this negative, inward-looking Opposition that is incapable of coming up with an all-embracing approach for the future of Western Australia.
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