❓ Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network 94. Mr Lachlan Hunter to the Minister for Transport: I have a supplementary question. Will the minister commit to meeting with representatives from the Wheatbelt Se
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Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network
94. Mr Lachlan Hunter to
the Minister for Transport:
I have a
supplementary question. Will the minister commit to meeting with
representatives from the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network to discuss funding
and safety upgrades for these critical freight routes in Western Australia?
94. Mr Lachlan Hunter to
the Minister for Transport:
I have a
supplementary question. Will the minister commit to meeting with
representatives from the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network to discuss funding
and safety upgrades for these critical freight routes in Western Australia?
AnswerView source ↗
We have $24 million
allocated in 2026–27. That is how much we have for the regional freight
network, on top of everything else. That is what we do. We allocate to regional
roads. Like I said, the "MetroNats" are lecturing us about regional
roads.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt!
Ms Rita Saffioti: You know—
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt!
Ms Rita Saffioti: —you are never here for
proper debates. You hit the cocktail circuit. You are not here for vital—
Mr Lachlan Hunter: Cocktail circuit?
Ms Rita Saffioti: Yes, that is what you do, member.
Point of order
Mr Liam Staltari: I ask that the Treasurer withdraw
that comment.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr Liam Staltari: I ask the Treasurer to withdraw that
comment because the member is often here engaging in debate.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Planning minister! I appreciate
that it is Thursday. It has been a long week. I am not upholding that point of
order, member for Carine, but if the minister can conclude her remarks. It is a
supplementary question.
Questions without notice resumed
Ms Rita Saffioti: Yes, it is.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt, I am
calling you for the—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Member for Pilbara, I write this down, so I do not need your help, thank you
very much.
Ms Rita Saffioti: The "MetroNats" are too
busy hitting the cocktail circuit to be in here for vital votes. We are
spending a record amount, and we will continue to focus on improving road
safety throughout WA because we are passionate about it. The Leader of the
National Party at the time, who had $8.5 billion of royalties for regions money
said, "Roads are not our priority." They are the exact words he said.
As a result, there is enormous catch-up. The Nationals sold the freight routes.
They did nothing, and the regional freight network program was started by this
government, not yours.
allocated in 2026–27. That is how much we have for the regional freight
network, on top of everything else. That is what we do. We allocate to regional
roads. Like I said, the "MetroNats" are lecturing us about regional
roads.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt!
Ms Rita Saffioti: You know—
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt!
Ms Rita Saffioti: —you are never here for
proper debates. You hit the cocktail circuit. You are not here for vital—
Mr Lachlan Hunter: Cocktail circuit?
Ms Rita Saffioti: Yes, that is what you do, member.
Point of order
Mr Liam Staltari: I ask that the Treasurer withdraw
that comment.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr Liam Staltari: I ask the Treasurer to withdraw that
comment because the member is often here engaging in debate.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Planning minister! I appreciate
that it is Thursday. It has been a long week. I am not upholding that point of
order, member for Carine, but if the minister can conclude her remarks. It is a
supplementary question.
Questions without notice resumed
Ms Rita Saffioti: Yes, it is.
Mr Lachlan Hunter interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Central Wheatbelt, I am
calling you for the—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Member for Pilbara, I write this down, so I do not need your help, thank you
very much.
Ms Rita Saffioti: The "MetroNats" are too
busy hitting the cocktail circuit to be in here for vital votes. We are
spending a record amount, and we will continue to focus on improving road
safety throughout WA because we are passionate about it. The Leader of the
National Party at the time, who had $8.5 billion of royalties for regions money
said, "Roads are not our priority." They are the exact words he said.
As a result, there is enormous catch-up. The Nationals sold the freight routes.
They did nothing, and the regional freight network program was started by this
government, not yours.
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