❓ Opposition questions the Premier on the impact of potential payroll tax increases on employment given rising unemployment. The Premier deflects, citing the upcoming budget and blaming the previous government and GST revenue.
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PAYROLL TAX, EMPLOYMENT RATE
In view of the increase in the number of unemployed persons in Western Australia from 54 400 in September 2000 to 69 500 in August 2001, an increase of 15 100 according to the figures released this morning, I ask - (1) Does the Premier agree that any increase in payroll tax will have a negative impact on the level of employment in this State? (2) If so, how can the Premier justify an increase in payroll tax or any tax on business at a time when Western Australia’s underlying labour market conditions are weakening? Dr GALLOP
In view of the increase in the number of unemployed persons in Western Australia from 54 400 in September 2000 to 69 500 in August 2001, an increase of 15 100 according to the figures released this morning, I ask - (1) Does the Premier agree that any increase in payroll tax will have a negative impact on the level of employment in this State? (2) If so, how can the Premier justify an increase in payroll tax or any tax on business at a time when Western Australia’s underlying labour market conditions are weakening? Dr GALLOP
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(1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
(1) Does the Premier agree that any increase in payroll tax will have a negative impact on the level of employment in this State? (2) If so, how can the Premier justify an increase in payroll tax or any tax on business at a time when Western Australia’s underlying labour market conditions are weakening? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
(2) If so, how can the Premier justify an increase in payroll tax or any tax on business at a time when Western Australia’s underlying labour market conditions are weakening? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
(1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
(1) Does the Premier agree that any increase in payroll tax will have a negative impact on the level of employment in this State? (2) If so, how can the Premier justify an increase in payroll tax or any tax on business at a time when Western Australia’s underlying labour market conditions are weakening? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
(2) If so, how can the Premier justify an increase in payroll tax or any tax on business at a time when Western Australia’s underlying labour market conditions are weakening? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
(1)-(2) I will refer to this issue hypothetically because the budget has not yet been brought down. An analysis of the implications of the budget on the employment situation in this State would have to consider where particular tax measures were targeted. It would also have to be balanced by a discussion of the capital works program provided for in the budget. The Leader of the Opposition should wait until he sees the budget. He will find that the budget will be very good for the future employment prospects of Western Australians, because it will put the finances of Western Australia back on a solid foundation. Rather than having a future of deficits, which would have been the case under the coalition, the Labor Party will provide a future of surpluses. I request that the Leader of the Opposition be a bit more patient. The budget will be delivered in one and a half hours. Mr Barnett: You will not hide from these tax increases. Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Dr GALLOP: For the past two months we have told the people of Western Australia that we will increase taxes in the budget. Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Mr Barnett: Did you tell a lie in the election campaign? I think you might have. Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Dr GALLOP: Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition was calm. The Leader of the Opposition should note the Treasurer’s calm disposition in his approach to his duties. The Leader of the Opposition may learn something from that observation. We, on this side of the House, have all learnt from the Treasurer. He has done an outstanding job, which will be evident when he delivers the budget. Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
Some problems with employment levels have occurred in Western Australia in the past 12 months, due to the decline in business investment in Western Australia. That was a serious problem. Another problem has a three letter title: GST. The federal Government told us that we should build into our budget estimates an assumption about the growth that would result from the goods and services tax; however, that did not happen. Therefore, we must find the revenue from somewhere else. The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
The Western Australian Government’s strategy is to improve the employment and job opportunities of Western Australian citizens by broadening the market for Western Australian goods and services. Earlier this week, I was pleased to announce that next year Emirates Airline will fly direct from Dubai to Perth. That will inject $47 million into the economy, through tourism. Up to $30 million will be injected into the economy through the fresh food exports that our agricultural and other primary industries will create. The Government will be proactive on the issues of jobs, tourism, and expansion of our oil and gas industries. I applaud the efforts of the Minister for State Development. We will create new jobs on the basis of responsible financial management. Unlike the members opposite, we will not be profligate.
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