❓ The Minister for Racing and Gaming provides an update on alcohol bans in remote communities, specifically Jigalong, following a request from the community. He highlights the community's strong will, the consultation process, and the implementation of a two-year ban, while also mentioning consideration of further requests.
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KIMBERLEY ALCOHOL BANS
On 18 March this year the minister informed the house about an improved social circumstance in the remote Kimberley communities of Wangkatjungka and Oombulgurri following the imposition of a total ban on alcohol in those communities. The minister also indicated that he was considering similar bans at the request of other remote communities. Can the minister please provide any further details on the progress being achieved in dealing with this very important issue? Mr T.K. WALDRON
On 18 March this year the minister informed the house about an improved social circumstance in the remote Kimberley communities of Wangkatjungka and Oombulgurri following the imposition of a total ban on alcohol in those communities. The minister also indicated that he was considering similar bans at the request of other remote communities. Can the minister please provide any further details on the progress being achieved in dealing with this very important issue? Mr T.K. WALDRON
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I thank the member for Murray-Wellington. I know that as a police officer he served up north and he understands Aboriginal communities. Late last year I received a request from the east Pilbara community of Jigalong that the government impose a ban on alcohol in that community. In March I travelled to Newman and Jigalong, where I met with members of the Jigalong community and discussed details of a possible ban. I also discussed the matter with the police and representatives from the Shire of East Pilbara, the liquor industry et cetera. All the interested groups were consulted. When I visited Jigalong, I was really overwhelmed by the community’s approach to this issue and the strength of its will to ban alcohol that it demonstrated. I was not aware, as I probably should have been, of what was happening with the liquor accord in Newman and what was happening between licensees, the police, the local government, health services and other community members. It was very encouraging. I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Mr T.K. WALDRON replied: I thank the member for Murray-Wellington. I know that as a police officer he served up north and he understands Aboriginal communities. Late last year I received a request from the east Pilbara community of Jigalong that the government impose a ban on alcohol in that community. In March I travelled to Newman and Jigalong, where I met with members of the Jigalong community and discussed details of a possible ban. I also discussed the matter with the police and representatives from the Shire of East Pilbara, the liquor industry et cetera. All the interested groups were consulted. When I visited Jigalong, I was really overwhelmed by the community’s approach to this issue and the strength of its will to ban alcohol that it demonstrated. I was not aware, as I probably should have been, of what was happening with the liquor accord in Newman and what was happening between licensees, the police, the local government, health services and other community members. It was very encouraging. I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
I thank the member for Murray-Wellington. I know that as a police officer he served up north and he understands Aboriginal communities. Late last year I received a request from the east Pilbara community of Jigalong that the government impose a ban on alcohol in that community. In March I travelled to Newman and Jigalong, where I met with members of the Jigalong community and discussed details of a possible ban. I also discussed the matter with the police and representatives from the Shire of East Pilbara, the liquor industry et cetera. All the interested groups were consulted. When I visited Jigalong, I was really overwhelmed by the community’s approach to this issue and the strength of its will to ban alcohol that it demonstrated. I was not aware, as I probably should have been, of what was happening with the liquor accord in Newman and what was happening between licensees, the police, the local government, health services and other community members. It was very encouraging. I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Late last year I received a request from the east Pilbara community of Jigalong that the government impose a ban on alcohol in that community. In March I travelled to Newman and Jigalong, where I met with members of the Jigalong community and discussed details of a possible ban. I also discussed the matter with the police and representatives from the Shire of East Pilbara, the liquor industry et cetera. All the interested groups were consulted. When I visited Jigalong, I was really overwhelmed by the community’s approach to this issue and the strength of its will to ban alcohol that it demonstrated. I was not aware, as I probably should have been, of what was happening with the liquor accord in Newman and what was happening between licensees, the police, the local government, health services and other community members. It was very encouraging. I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Mr T.K. WALDRON replied: I thank the member for Murray-Wellington. I know that as a police officer he served up north and he understands Aboriginal communities. Late last year I received a request from the east Pilbara community of Jigalong that the government impose a ban on alcohol in that community. In March I travelled to Newman and Jigalong, where I met with members of the Jigalong community and discussed details of a possible ban. I also discussed the matter with the police and representatives from the Shire of East Pilbara, the liquor industry et cetera. All the interested groups were consulted. When I visited Jigalong, I was really overwhelmed by the community’s approach to this issue and the strength of its will to ban alcohol that it demonstrated. I was not aware, as I probably should have been, of what was happening with the liquor accord in Newman and what was happening between licensees, the police, the local government, health services and other community members. It was very encouraging. I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
I thank the member for Murray-Wellington. I know that as a police officer he served up north and he understands Aboriginal communities. Late last year I received a request from the east Pilbara community of Jigalong that the government impose a ban on alcohol in that community. In March I travelled to Newman and Jigalong, where I met with members of the Jigalong community and discussed details of a possible ban. I also discussed the matter with the police and representatives from the Shire of East Pilbara, the liquor industry et cetera. All the interested groups were consulted. When I visited Jigalong, I was really overwhelmed by the community’s approach to this issue and the strength of its will to ban alcohol that it demonstrated. I was not aware, as I probably should have been, of what was happening with the liquor accord in Newman and what was happening between licensees, the police, the local government, health services and other community members. It was very encouraging. I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Late last year I received a request from the east Pilbara community of Jigalong that the government impose a ban on alcohol in that community. In March I travelled to Newman and Jigalong, where I met with members of the Jigalong community and discussed details of a possible ban. I also discussed the matter with the police and representatives from the Shire of East Pilbara, the liquor industry et cetera. All the interested groups were consulted. When I visited Jigalong, I was really overwhelmed by the community’s approach to this issue and the strength of its will to ban alcohol that it demonstrated. I was not aware, as I probably should have been, of what was happening with the liquor accord in Newman and what was happening between licensees, the police, the local government, health services and other community members. It was very encouraging. I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
I wanted to make sure that the community was aware that banning alcohol is a big step. I guess I left Jigalong in no doubt that the community understood what that meant, but they also left me in no doubt about their wishes. When I make decisions as these requests come before me, I do not want to just say yes; I want to make sure that we consult properly. There needs to be a will in the community so that a ban happens in the best possible way. As has been pointed out by members of the opposition, it is not just a ban on alcohol; other things need to go with it. I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
I am happy to say that we went to Jigalong last Friday to announce the imposition of a section 175 ban, which commenced last Saturday. That means that it is illegal to bring liquor into, or possess liquor in, the restricted area of that community. This ban will last for two years in the first instance. If a licensee or manager takes alcohol into that community, that person will face a fine of up to $5 000; anyone else who is found with alcohol in the community will face a fine of up to $2 000. I recognise the work done by the community, because the way that the community got behind the ban was really encouraging. I met with the chairman of the Jigalong community, Melvin Farmer; elder Baker Lane; community member Annabelle Landy; and other community leaders and members. I make special mention of Sergeant Brian Dance. Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Mr T.G. Stephens : I hope you’re going to pay tribute to the work of the previous government in getting that police station. Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
Mr T.K. WALDRON : I have not finished yet. I will pay tribute because that police station is a very good one. I say well done on that police station. More importantly, a police station is a building and that is great. It is giving a focus. In fact, all the kids in the area come to play on the green lawn at the front of the police station. That area will be extended, so there will be more green grass for the kids to play on. I have met with Sergeant Brian Dance on two occasions and have corresponded with him to find out exactly what they are doing. Policemen like him are worth so much. He has the community in mind. While I was there, he brought back one of the young fellows who has a real problem. Hopefully, this ban will help with that situation. For the information of Parliament, I am considering another four requests and I am going through that process. As those decisions are made, I will inform Parliament.
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