❓ Mrs. Hayden questions the Premier about cost-of-living increases and seeks an apology, referencing Hon. Kyle McGinn's statement. The Premier deflects, highlighting job creation and economic development.
AnsweredQoN 266Legislative Assembly
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LIVING WAGE PROPOSAL — FEDERAL LABOR POLICY
266. Mrs A.K. HAYDEN to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question. I note
that the Premier's colleague Hon Kyle McGinn said in the other place
last week that hardships at home and raising a family are harder than they used
to be.
Mr M. McGowan : He said, what,
sorry?
Several members interjected.
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : If I can get
it out.
Mr M. McGowan : I cannot hear
it, sorry.
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Sorry,
Premier. If you could let the Premier listen, it would be nice.
The SPEAKER : Member, when you
ask a supplementary, get up, ask it and then sit down. No interjections from my
right side.
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Hon
Kyle McGinn s aid in the other place
last week that hardships at home and raising a family are harder than
they used to be. Given the Premier's own member's
acknowledgement that Western Australians are struggling as a result of the
government's cost-of-living increases, will he apologise to the —
Point of Order
Mr D.A.
TEMPLEMAN : A supplementary question is a short supplementary to the
initial question asked. This is a new question; it should be ruled out of
order.
Mr S.K. L'ESTRANGE :
The Leader of the House knows there is nowhere in the standing orders that
defines how a supplementary is to be asked.
The SPEAKER : Yes, there is.
Mr S.K. L'Estrange : I
do not think there is.
Mrs A.K. Hayden : It would
have been shorter if I had asked it once.
The SPEAKER : I am sure you
will get to the question very quickly.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members, I will
make that decision, thank you.
Questions without Notice Resumed
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Thank you,
Mr Speaker. It would have been over by now. Hon Kyle McGinn said in the other
place last week that hardships at home and raising a family are harder than
they used to be. Given that the Premier's own members are acknowledging
that Western Australians are struggling as a result of his cost-of-living
increases, will he now apologise to Western Australians —
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Totally out
of touch.
Will he now apologise to Western Australians
for making their life tougher as a result of his policies'
cost-of-living increases; and, if not, why not?
Ms S.E. Winton interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Wanneroo, I call you to order for the first time.
266. Mrs A.K. HAYDEN to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question. I note
that the Premier's colleague Hon Kyle McGinn said in the other place
last week that hardships at home and raising a family are harder than they used
to be.
Mr M. McGowan : He said, what,
sorry?
Several members interjected.
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : If I can get
it out.
Mr M. McGowan : I cannot hear
it, sorry.
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Sorry,
Premier. If you could let the Premier listen, it would be nice.
The SPEAKER : Member, when you
ask a supplementary, get up, ask it and then sit down. No interjections from my
right side.
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Hon
Kyle McGinn s aid in the other place
last week that hardships at home and raising a family are harder than
they used to be. Given the Premier's own member's
acknowledgement that Western Australians are struggling as a result of the
government's cost-of-living increases, will he apologise to the —
Point of Order
Mr D.A.
TEMPLEMAN : A supplementary question is a short supplementary to the
initial question asked. This is a new question; it should be ruled out of
order.
Mr S.K. L'ESTRANGE :
The Leader of the House knows there is nowhere in the standing orders that
defines how a supplementary is to be asked.
The SPEAKER : Yes, there is.
Mr S.K. L'Estrange : I
do not think there is.
Mrs A.K. Hayden : It would
have been shorter if I had asked it once.
The SPEAKER : I am sure you
will get to the question very quickly.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members, I will
make that decision, thank you.
Questions without Notice Resumed
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Thank you,
Mr Speaker. It would have been over by now. Hon Kyle McGinn said in the other
place last week that hardships at home and raising a family are harder than
they used to be. Given that the Premier's own members are acknowledging
that Western Australians are struggling as a result of his cost-of-living
increases, will he now apologise to Western Australians —
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mrs A.K. HAYDEN : Totally out
of touch.
Will he now apologise to Western Australians
for making their life tougher as a result of his policies'
cost-of-living increases; and, if not, why not?
Ms S.E. Winton interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Wanneroo, I call you to order for the first time.
AnswerView source ↗
I am unaware of the speech made by Hon
Kyle McGinn.
Ms L. Mettam interjected.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Yes, I am
unaware of the speech made by Hon Kyle McGinn—just so the member for
Vasse is aware.
According to the quote from the
member for Darling Range, he said that hardships and raising a family are not
as easy as they used to be. From raising three kids in the age of Facebook,
Twitter and all the pressures of modern life compared with when I was a kid, I would
agree with that statement. Modern pressures are different from when I was
growing up. My oldest boy is 15 years of age. I was 15 in 1982. It is a different
world now. Maybe what Kyle McGinn was referring to is that the world is now
different. However, when it comes to the broader issue of making sure we have
jobs and economic development since we have been in office, 35 000 new jobs
have been created. Last week Fortescue Metals Group expressed confidence in the
state with its proposed Iron Bridge development. We saw the Albemarle
development, which I turned the first sod on the week before last. Last week my
government was front and centre at the LNG2019 conference in Shanghai, the only
Premier at the LNG2019, which was well received. I met with CEOs from major
corporations around the world promoting Western Australia. I can assure the
house and the people of Western Australia that this is a government that is
getting on with the job of creating jobs and opportunities for citizens in our
state.
Kyle McGinn.
Ms L. Mettam interjected.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Yes, I am
unaware of the speech made by Hon Kyle McGinn—just so the member for
Vasse is aware.
According to the quote from the
member for Darling Range, he said that hardships and raising a family are not
as easy as they used to be. From raising three kids in the age of Facebook,
Twitter and all the pressures of modern life compared with when I was a kid, I would
agree with that statement. Modern pressures are different from when I was
growing up. My oldest boy is 15 years of age. I was 15 in 1982. It is a different
world now. Maybe what Kyle McGinn was referring to is that the world is now
different. However, when it comes to the broader issue of making sure we have
jobs and economic development since we have been in office, 35 000 new jobs
have been created. Last week Fortescue Metals Group expressed confidence in the
state with its proposed Iron Bridge development. We saw the Albemarle
development, which I turned the first sod on the week before last. Last week my
government was front and centre at the LNG2019 conference in Shanghai, the only
Premier at the LNG2019, which was well received. I met with CEOs from major
corporations around the world promoting Western Australia. I can assure the
house and the people of Western Australia that this is a government that is
getting on with the job of creating jobs and opportunities for citizens in our
state.
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